Matty Cash

[PaulWinch again]

Fine, point remains though. He’s nowhere near as terrible as some make out and to circle back to the original point from yesterday. Those holding him to account for the red card yesterday, above Konsa in particular, are clearly predisposed to try and tie anything negative to him.

[john e]

Fine, point remains though. He’s nowhere near as terrible as some make out and to circle back to the original point from yesterday. Those holding him to account for the red card yesterday, above Konsa in particular, are clearly predisposed to try and tie anything negative to him.

As you say Konsa’s fault
But to flip it people blamed Martinez for the old Trafford one when it was the Cash suicidal ball that was to blame

[Clampy]

Just watched the cross back again as I couldn't remember it. No, it wasn't great was it? Other than that, he was ok I thought. He made a great block in the second half from Barnes (I think).

[brontebilly]

Considering he was a winger the end product isnt always great .  I love his heart and energy great servant for the club

Defensively he is pretty solid and has been for some time. No more Matty Rash. The club has signed two different right backs to challenge/replace him but Emery hasn't rated either of them. Maybe Emery sees something in Cash many others don't.

[PaulWinch again]

Fine, point remains though. He’s nowhere near as terrible as some make out and to circle back to the original point from yesterday. Those holding him to account for the red card yesterday, above Konsa in particular, are clearly predisposed to try and tie anything negative to him.

As you say Konsa’s fault
But to flip it people blamed Martinez for the old Trafford one when it was the Cash suicidal ball that was to blame

That is different, but even then Martinez’s decision was poor.

[VillaTim]

Cash played well today , up there with Bizot and Mings

Imagine if it had been Pau in the first few minutes for Elanga's chance. It would have been the highlight of your whole season.

Hang on, where was Torres yesterday , according to you he was supposed to be first name on the team sheet under Emery .

[john e]

Cash played well today , up there with Bizot and Mings

Imagine if it had been Pau in the first few minutes for Elanga's chance. It would have been the highlight of your whole season.

Hang on, where was Torres yesterday , according to you he was supposed to be first name on the team sheet under Emery .

 Can you imagine if that was Torres yesterday getting sent off in the same circumstances you would have spontaneously combusted

[VillaTim]

Cash played well today , up there with Bizot and Mings

Imagine if it had been Pau in the first few minutes for Elanga's chance. It would have been the highlight of your whole season.

Hang on, where was Torres yesterday , according to you he was supposed to be first name on the team sheet under Emery .

 Can you imagine if that was Torres yesterday getting sent off in the same circumstances you would have spontaneously combusted

Don't think he'd have caught up with him to drag him down 

[john e]

Cash played well today , up there with Bizot and Mings

Imagine if it had been Pau in the first few minutes for Elanga's chance. It would have been the highlight of your whole season.

Hang on, where was Torres yesterday , according to you he was supposed to be first name on the team sheet under Emery .

 Can you imagine if that was Torres yesterday getting sent off in the same circumstances you would have spontaneously combusted

Don't think he'd have caught up with him to drag him down 

ha ha

[UK Redsox]

From a recent article in The Athletic about how Unai likes right-backs to play and how Cash fits in

What is Cash’s situation at Villa?

He remains a key player for Unai Emery and a regular starter in his first-choice XI. Given how Emery wants to build from the back — in an asymmetrical shape, with the left-back high and the right-back, usually Cash, tucking in to be a third centre-back — he has grown accustomed to the particular remit.

Emery’s preference for a defensively minded right-back is restrictive on how often Cash can go forward, instead holding his position — therein using his pace against an opponent’s transitions — while staying safe and secure in possession. This, in part, led to a solitary league assist last season and caused some consternation from supporters, who believe they could upgrade in the position with extra productivity from the right side. But, quite frankly, Cash is carrying out the role Emery asks of him.

[ChicagoLion]

Konsa fills that role a lot better and is less prone to give the ball away in critical moments.

[Dante Lavelli]

From a recent article in The Athletic about how Unai likes right-backs to play and how Cash fits in

What is Cash’s situation at Villa?

He remains a key player for Unai Emery and a regular starter in his first-choice XI. Given how Emery wants to build from the back — in an asymmetrical shape, with the left-back high and the right-back, usually Cash, tucking in to be a third centre-back — he has grown accustomed to the particular remit.

Emery’s preference for a defensively minded right-back is restrictive on how often Cash can go forward, instead holding his position — therein using his pace against an opponent’s transitions — while staying safe and secure in possession. This, in part, led to a solitary league assist last season and caused some consternation from supporters, who believe they could upgrade in the position with extra productivity from the right side. But, quite frankly, Cash is carrying out the role Emery asks of him.

Cash does play that role well, and I do wonder if some fans think he should also be overlapping like Digne (he shouldn’t).


However, I do question whether stylistically it suits him.  Melberg would’ve been perfect for it, but struggling to think who could do it nowadays.

[danno]

It's true he does as instructed. But Ashley Young showed what a little more technical ability in thar position can do.

It's also true that in certain big games Konsa has been preferred to him at RB. Am sure Emery is happy with Cash up to a point but also knows it is a position we could improve.

[Clampy]

I presume some fans expect a little more of an attacking outlet from him as he used to be winger but if he's following instructions, then fair enough.

[Olof's Beard]

He said it himself in a post match interview after he scored in the Cup at Middlesbrough. He is instructed to tuck in and allow our lopsided formation to work. The chopping back that people hate so much is also an instruction and part of our plan to win 'control'. He will have to pick his moments to come forward very carefully to avoid a bollocking from Unai.

It must frustrate him that fans are irritated by him carrying out instructions.