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 August 26 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 August 26 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.

[AlexLaw76]

who knew. The lad's name is pronouced as 'Matski'

The Norwich commentator was right

[ErwinK1961]

9 minutes ago, AlexLaw76 said:

who knew. The lad's name is pronouced as 'Matski'

The Norwich commentator was right

Well… that’s unexpected. 

[Whitey Grandad]

1 hour ago, AlexLaw76 said:

who knew. The lad's name is pronouced as 'Matski'

The Norwich commentator was right

Rhymes with 'netsuke'

[skintsaint]

28 minutes ago, Whitey Grandad said:

Rhymes with 'netsuke'

and Adamski

[LeG]

Scores a banger and then gets dropped. Get him back in the team ffs. 

[Matthew Le God]

10 minutes ago, LeG said:

Scores a banger and then gets dropped. Get him back in the team ffs. 

Instead of?

[AlexLaw76]

2 minutes ago, Matthew Le God said:

Instead of?

Quarshie?

 

[LeG]

8 minutes ago, Matthew Le God said:

Instead of?

McCarthy

[hypochondriac]

26 minutes ago, Matthew Le God said:

Instead of?

Azaz or whoever we play when Azaz isn't on.

[Matthew Le God]

Robinson is more deserving of a place in the first team than Matsuki 

[hypochondriac]

1 minute ago, Matthew Le God said:

Robinson is more deserving of a place in the first team than Matsuki 

Why? Robinson is also a winger.

[Matthew Le God]

5 minutes ago, hypochondriac said:

Why? Robinson is also a winger.

In the current formation they would be both vying for the same place. As one of the two players supporting the striker. Currently occupied by Scienza and Armstrong. Robinson has so far shown more than Matsuki to be higher in pecking order.

[hypochondriac]

5 minutes ago, Matthew Le God said:

In the current formation they would be both vying for the same place. As one of the two players supporting the striker. Currently occupied by Scienza and Armstrong. Robinson has so far shown more than Matsuki to be higher in pecking order.

Only because Matsuki hasn't had an opportunity. I've seen nothing to suggest we aren't going to plat Robinson on the wing in which case he's competing with Scienza.

[Lighthouse]

I’m all for dropping a CB and having another attacking player on the pitch but Matsuki should be third in the queue, behind Robinson and Fellows, for a starting place.

[SaintNewForest]

Is Matsuki the latest "the longer he doesn't play, the better he is" example? 

[Patches O Houlihan]

Armstrong / Archer / Scienza / Jander / Matsuki / Jelert are all short players - when everyone is clamouring for a 'strong spine' this might be the reason why he hasn't featured more. Azaz, Fellows and Flynn Downes are all bigger players and Jander/Charles seemed to do a pretty good job together. 

[bugenhagen]

Matsuki is the most lightweight player I have seen in a while. Against Norwich he scored a great goal, but every time he got close to a Norwich player, he was brushed off the ball.

Edited Thursday at 11:00 by bugenhagen
Typo

[S-Clarke]

56 minutes ago, bugenhagen said:

Matsuki is the most lightweight player I have seen in a while. Against Norwich he scored a great goal, but every time he got close to a Norwich player, he was brushed off the ball.

This is my view of him. He popped up with a great goal and looks really busy, but he's proper weak and will get dispossessed quite a lot. I can see why he hasn't been playing. He won't get the freedom he had in the lead up to his goal in many games.

He looks a tidy player with energy, but he'd just add to the issue we already have - no steel, just lots of meek technical players who get knocked off the ball.

[OnceaSaintalwaysaSaint]

4 minutes ago, S-Clarke said:

the issue we already have - no steel, just lots of meek technical players

Absolutely this. What I've seen with Matsuki's cameos, he looks a tidy player but he can't replace the likes of Fellows or Azaz...though he could have been on the bench at Blackburn!

What I don't understand is why our recruiters didn't bring in any muscle. They'll all the same ilk. Matsuki & Downs are particularly lightweight.

[S-Clarke]

1 minute ago, OnceaSaintalwaysaSaint said:

Absolutely this. What I've seen with Matsuki's cameos, he looks a tidy player but he can't replace the likes of Fellows or Azaz...though he could have been on the bench at Blackburn!

What I don't understand is why our recruiters didn't bring in any muscle. They'll all the same ilk. Matsuki & Downs are particularly lightweight.

I thought we were changing that in the summer with Downs and Quarshie, some even Quarshie whilst tall is quite weak in one-on-one duals. 

But after adding some height with those first two, we didn't really continue in the same vein which was odd. I thought we were hitting the spine of the team with some physical presence.

[OnceaSaintalwaysaSaint]

1 minute ago, S-Clarke said:

I thought we were changing that in the summer with Downs and Quarshie, some even Quarshie whilst tall is quite weak in one-on-one duals. 

But after adding some height with those first two, we didn't really continue in the same vein which was odd. I thought we were hitting the spine of the team with some physical presence.

Tall yes but there's no real muscle there. Downs is particualrly flyweight. Absolutely no presence whatsoever. Whereas that Bristol City sub last week seemed to brush our defence aside every time he had the ball.

 

[skintsaint]

8 minutes ago, OnceaSaintalwaysaSaint said:

What I don't understand is why our recruiters didn't bring in any muscle. They'll all the same ilk. Matsuki & Downs are particularly lightweight.

Matsuki was a Martin era player so another more technical than athletic/strong player.