Kuryu Matsuki

[sockeye]

Good goal today.

I want to see him used more and definitely not sent out on loan.

[Matthew Le God]

Do you mean Mat-Ski? 😂 

[maysie]

Ah Mat-ski, what a player

[Monk]

For those old enough, Red Dwarf and the 'backwards' episode is all I could think of every time I heard Mat-ski. 

[S-Clarke]

Matski and Matsuki are quality. Who knew we had them both in our squad, maybe we don't need attacking additions afterall.

In all seriousness he's someone I've liked the look of during pre-season, he's agile and can nip in and around in space. I wouldn't say he's a traditional CM, can probably play that 10.

[gio1saints]

He took his chance.✅

I love it when a player gets a chance and takes it by scoring a fantastic goal immediately. Nothing says “pick me” and “ how’s this for impact” like taking the ball on the turn running ten yards and smashing it into the net. WP son. 🙌

[Matthew Le God]

17 minutes ago, Monk said:

For those old enough, Red Dwarf and the 'backwards' episode is all I could think of every time I heard Mat-ski. 

Have you seen what Arthur Smith said to them if you play the tape forwards?

 

Edited Tuesday at 21:07 by Matthew Le God

[Colinjb]

Matski can strike a ball cleanly.

That's an unusual characteristic for a Saints player.

[saintant]

He's clearly a bit raw but I think he has a football brain the way he takes up positions between the lines and comes short to receive the ball. Might be one the coaches can polish. Like the fact that he is eager to get forward and was always very positive in possession tonight. It was great to see him drive forward and then not be afraid to back himself and unleash the shot for his goal tonight. Much to be encouraged about.

[Nolan]

 

 

[skintsaint]

Looked decent tonight, but that was only Norwich reserves. Think he can hold his own if given the chance and the midfield is strengthened (and the 5 at the back dropped).

[Nolan]

I fancy seeing Still challenge him to play into the Japan squad while at Saints to be fair. 

 

 

[Disco Stu]

29 minutes ago, Nolan said:

I fancy seeing Still challenge him to play into the Japan squad while at Saints to be fair. 

 

 

Hajime Moriyasu was supposedly the national coach Will Still was alluding to about only picking players from 1st divisions. He encouraged Sugawara to leave so probably won't put much weight on Matsuki's Championship performances.

Edited Tuesday at 22:01 by Disco Stu

[skintsaint]

1 minute ago, Disco Stu said:

Hajime Moriyasu was supposedly the national coach Will Still was alluding to about only picking players from 1st divisions. He encouraged Sugawara to leave so probably won't put much weight on Matsuki's Championship performances.

Amusing really when most of the Japanese team appear to play in leagues you would say are weaker than the Championship.

[maysie]

Going from the post match interview on Solent with Still there is still a language barrier, which is why they are giving him cameos at the moment as he gets up to speed. He takes it on the half turn which a lot of our players don’t, so I’m hopeful.

[HarvSFC]

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Japan_national_football_team#Recent_call-ups

Somebody let the Japan manager know he called up Tanaka when he was with Leeds last season. There's also some Blackburn and Bristol City players in there. Plus, are they now going to drop Kyogo as he's playing for Birmingham?

[austsaint]

4 hours ago, S-Clarke said:

Matski and Matsuki are quality. Who knew we had them both in our squad, maybe we don't need attacking additions afterall.

In all seriousness he's someone I've liked the look of during pre-season, he's agile and can nip in and around in space. I wouldn't say he's a traditional CM, can probably play that 10.

And his deft half-turn was something Flynn Downes could take note of.   Matsuki’s cameo, the emergence of Shea Charles and the Archer showing were the highlights of last night.   Fraser’s continued good form and an improved showing from Edwards were reasons to be cheerful too.   Much maligned Macca did alright.   To cap off a good night there were definitely signs of a well organised high up the field press.

[Nolan]

5 hours ago, Disco Stu said:

Hajime Moriyasu was supposedly the national coach Will Still was alluding to about only picking players from 1st divisions. He encouraged Sugawara to leave so probably won't put much weight on Matsuki's Championship performances.

 🤦 Yes. That's the point.

Get Still to challenge him to play in a way that shines a spotlight on himself, makes him self stand out with worldies and makes the manager look like a dick if he doesn't pick him.

Also makes the manager look like a dick for making Suguwara move.

[Toadhall Saint]

Aside from the fantastic strike he looked very lively and was constantly looking for space and wanted the ball from the moment he came on. So for me it’s a keep him here and don’t loan out.

[ErwinK1961]

2 hours ago, Nolan said:

 🤦 Yes. That's the point.

Get Still to challenge him to play in a way that shines a spotlight on himself, makes him self stand out with worldies and makes the manager look like a dick if he doesn't pick him.

Also makes the manager look like a dick for making Suguwara move.

I don’t think we should be complaining about that to be fair.

[Nolan]

25 minutes ago, ErwinK1961 said:

I don’t think we should be complaining about that to be fair.

Its the principle of International managers destabilising players. Not how the player currently fits in the team, or how well her plays.

[Saint Fan CaM]

Played well by all accounts. Think he deserves at least a consistent place on the bench, if not shoehorning into the starting 11.

[Disco Stu]

6 hours ago, Nolan said:

 🤦 Yes. That's the point.

Get Still to challenge him to play in a way that shines a spotlight on himself, makes him self stand out with worldies and makes the manager look like a dick if he doesn't pick him.

Also makes the manager look like a dick for making Suguwara move.

It's a nice thought.

[saintant]

11 hours ago, austsaint said:

And his deft half-turn was something Flynn Downes could take note of.   Matsuki’s cameo, the emergence of Shea Charles and the Archer showing were the highlights of last night.   Fraser’s continued good form and an improved showing from Edwards were reasons to be cheerful too.   Much maligned Macca did alright.   To cap off a good night there were definitely signs of a well organised high up the field press.

All the above plus special mentions for Mads and Quarshie. Thought Wood did ok as well and Taylor when he came on.

[Convict Colony]

15 hours ago, gio1saints said:

He took his chance.✅

I love it when a player gets a chance and takes it by scoring a fantastic goal immediately. Nothing says “pick me” and “ how’s this for impact” like taking the ball on the turn running ten yards and smashing it into the net. WP son. 🙌

In the highlights he did that half turn a couple of time and advaced like 10m, not see a player do that for us for ages (lavia), normally its pinged straight back cos they cant talk the ball under pressure and turn to beat the man.

To see how not to do it, Downes last Saturday in the centre of the pitch,  Matsuki did on the right side to easier to defend if lost.

[Convict Colony]

11 hours ago, austsaint said:

And his deft half-turn was something Flynn Downes could take note of.   Matsuki’s cameo, the emergence of Shea Charles and the Archer showing were the highlights of last night.   Fraser’s continued good form and an improved showing from Edwards were reasons to be cheerful too.   Much maligned Macca did alright.   To cap off a good night there were definitely signs of a well organised high up the field press.

hahahaha apologies hadnt read your reply before posted,

[Paul_B]

16 hours ago, gio1saints said:

He took his chance.✅

I love it when a player gets a chance and takes it by scoring a fantastic goal immediately. Nothing says “pick me” and “ how’s this for impact” like taking the ball on the turn running ten yards and smashing it into the net. WP son. 🙌

Probably won't make the squad again.....far too positive and too much attacking intent for us! 

[SNSUN]

With Fellows, Azaz and Janker coming in to strengthen midfield I hope we keep hold of Kuryu. I think he'd be good cover for injuries/suspensions and a bit of an X Factor when needed off the bench.