11 Aug 2013 09:27:43
A little something besides transfer speculation.

Arguably the strongest position in our team at the moment is right back with Adam Matthews and Lustig.

Here's my question, would you play both on the right? Lustig at RB and Matthews RM. We have seen Matthews play more advanced roles in the team before and I personally think he played really well.

Sure Forrest on his day is our number 1 right mid/wing but his lack of consistency is there for all to see. I believe Matthews would give us another option on the right of midfield .

What do you all think?
A.J

1.) 11 Aug 2013
I think that is a very good shout. Matthews can get forward very well and with his pace would give better defensive cover to Lustig than Forrest does.

Might be a shout for CL nights when we are expecting to be under a bit more pressure.

2.) 11 Aug 2013
Noy a bad shout especially in away euro games were a more rigid formation is required

3.) 11 Aug 2013
Think the team is definitely stronger with both in the side but I think Matthews' defensive talents would be wasted at RM. Matthews RB Lustig CH or Lustig RB Matthews LB definitely.

G93

4.) 11 Aug 2013
Matthews can cross an ok ball. And remember that monster of a throw in. I'd have him in the team for that alone. But the attributes he has over and above he should be first pick at RB. Lustig had a few ropy games when he first came in the team but since has been as shore footed as a mountain goat. I wish we could play both but I suspect Lenny will always pick Forrest so my plea would be Matthews ahead of lustig for the throw ins etc. remember Rory Delap was pretty pish but his throw in was like a corner (Matthews has that )

5.) 11 Aug 2013
I said last season that Mathews and Izzaguire were much better midfield options - but it would have to be in the 3-5-2 formation to accommodate most of our best players.
We were very successful with this formation before and I think it would work again.

Jungle Jim

6.) 11 Aug 2013
A.J was just saying the exact same thing to my mate walking home from the Ross County game, for me young James did nothing in that game and Lustig was playing well before being subbed for Mathews, that's when I would have tried it, couldn't believe NL saying JF had a good game.PS hows the leg ed haven't posted for a while still come on everyday though to read all the regulars ie Mrs E, GJ, and Timmaloy et al.Macca {Ed007's Note - It's nice to hear from you Macca, I am actually due another op on my ankle this week, thanks for asking.}

7.) 11 Aug 2013
Yes in a minute, Mathews can break forward and defend, Forrest, well just runs around


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