Matt Posted 24 March 2008 Posted 24 March 2008 http://www.teamtalk.com/football/preview/0...3344306,00.html Pearce: Mattock has right attitudeEngland Under-21 coach Stuart Pearce says Joe Mattock has "stepped up" ahead of Tuesday night's friendly against Poland U21s at Molineux. Pearce has highlighted Mattock's emergence in the England U21 squad as an example of ill-discipline having a direct effect on a player's international career. Leicester defender Mattock is in Pearce's squad to face the young Poles in Wolverhampton (kick-off 7pm), but he only got his chance to impress when Ryan Bertrand was sent home for breaking a curfew with the under-19s last October. Bertrand, the Chelsea defender who is currently on loan at Norwich, was considered to be ahead of Mattock in the pecking order but paid the price for returning late to a training base along with Scott Sinclair and Andy Carroll. Sinclair had also been suggested as a possible U21 candidate but has not been invited into Pearce's squad. Pearce said: "Not so much Sinclair. You might look at Bertrand, who was in that category. I had Joe Mattock step up who was behind him in the U19s. "I speak with the U19s manager and he tells me who is available for selection and who isn't. Joe stepped up in that respect." Following a week where players' conduct on and off the pitch has been under scrutiny, Pearce insisted there would be no special instructions for his players abide by. Pearce was at White Hart Lane last week when the issue of discipline came up following Ashley Cole's disrespect towards referee Mike Riley, and he feels there needs to be changes in attitudes towards officials. The U21 coach has been stunned at how players put pressure on the referee. "At this moment in time, the amount of people crowding around referees is not acceptable," Pearce said. "People are arguing about decisions that are clearly the right decisions, that is the most frightening thing. "We have to make sure we stamp that out. That starts with every individual player turning around and playing his part. "In general it's crept into our game. One thing is for sure, something probably has to be done to address that and give the referees a little bit more respect. "When I was manager at Manchester City the message was always put across. After games I made it my point not to criticise referees. We all have to take that lead and try to make their job that little bit easier." Pearce, though, feels it is a problem at club level, rather than at international. "I was always fully aware that representing your country was the next step up so your conduct had to be spot on with your club anyway," he said. "At international level, if your conduct's not right, the chances are you won't get picked in the squad anyway. So I think it's important right across the board that your conduct's right. "It's not something that Fabio (Capello) has turned round consciously and said we have to do right through the age groups but he'll have a code of expectation within his squad; I do with this squad and other national managers will be the same." Pearce's attitude towards officials stems from his time playing under the late Brian Clough, who never stood for dissent towards referees from his players. "He made it abundantly clear that you had let the side down," Pearce said. "He never wanted you to talk back to a referee - he wanted to do that himself." Congrats Joe. Shame some of our more senior players can't step up to the plate, get the right attitude and prove something.
renards Posted 24 March 2008 Posted 24 March 2008 http://www.teamtalk.com/football/preview/0...3344306,00.htmlCongrats Joe. Shame some of our more senior players can't step up to the plate, get the right attitude and prove something. Why did he not start Sat.
Thracian Posted 24 March 2008 Posted 24 March 2008 If "right attitude" is to be the yardstick for a footballer Joe Mattock will do fine.
Guest Posted 24 March 2008 Posted 24 March 2008 If "right attitude" is to be the yardstick for a footballer Joe Mattock will do fine. Well it's certainly not the only yardstick, but I would've said having the right attitude plus clearly having talent can't do him any harm in his career.
Flynny Posted 25 March 2008 Posted 25 March 2008 If "right attitude" is to be the yardstick for a footballer Joe Mattock will do fine. That and set-piece ability. Duhhhhh!
Ultra Posted 25 March 2008 Posted 25 March 2008 Why did he not start Sat. Good question. Only the manager knows the answer to that. Don't expect him to explain it to the paying fans, though..
Flynny Posted 25 March 2008 Posted 25 March 2008 Good question. Only the manager knows the answer to that. Don't expect him to explain it to the paying fans, though.. You're right. He should anticipate any and all querys that fans might make of his starting line-up and answer them as soon as possible after the match, taking several hours to explain why he didn't start each player left out in every position that they might conceivably have played. You make a damned good point Ultra.
Joe. Posted 25 March 2008 Posted 25 March 2008 You're right. He should anticipate any and all querys that fans might make of his starting line-up and answer them as soon as possible after the match, taking several hours to explain why he didn't start each player left out in every position that they might conceivably have played.You make a damned good point Ultra. Ahh you make me chuckle Flynny. But seriously you're right. Look Ultra, you're clever enough to realise Ollie's not going to explain every team decision yes?
Flynny Posted 25 March 2008 Posted 25 March 2008 Ahh you make me chuckle Flynny. But seriously you're right. Look Ultra, you're clever enough to realise Ollie's not going to explain every team decision yes? Course he is. Anyone clever enough to use an alternate account and not get rumbled for... oh... two or three WHOLE posts can work that out.
Zingari Posted 25 March 2008 Posted 25 March 2008 http://blogs.guardian.co.uk/sport/2008/03/...mattock_le.html steve claridges views
Thracian Posted 25 March 2008 Posted 25 March 2008 You're right. He should anticipate any and all querys that fans might make of his starting line-up and answer them as soon as possible after the match, taking several hours to explain why he didn't start each player left out in every position that they might conceivably have played.You make a damned good point Ultra. Months we've been waiting for Mattock to do what he does in the Academy side and attack with conviction and outcome. Against West Brom he reportedly did that, made a goal and played his part in an unexpected yet possibly priceless win. Result? He gets dropped in favour of a guy returning from two weeks out injured and who has yet to make a single goal for us. Mock Ultra all you like but I don't understand it and I'm not Mattock's greatest fan by any means.
teblin Posted 25 March 2008 Posted 25 March 2008 Months we've been waiting for Mattock to do what he does in the Academy side and attak with conviction and outcome.Against West Brom he reportedly did that, made a goal and played his part in an unexpected yet possibly priceless win. Result? He gets dropped in favour of a guy returning from two weeks out injured and who has yet to make a single goal for us. Mock Ultra all you like but I don't understand it and I'm not Mattock's greatest fan by any means. Have to say, i was a bit suprsed the same side wasn't kept.
Thracian Posted 25 March 2008 Posted 25 March 2008 http://blogs.guardian.co.uk/sport/2008/03/...mattock_le.htmlsteve claridges views a) I never imagined Steve Claridge could be so eloquent. b) Although there's much to agree with in the assessment it doesn't quite tell the full story. Mattock seemed hesitant and looked partly at fault for Hull's second goal Saturday, again allowing a hopeful ball to drop in a dangerous area just as happened twice at Blackpool for the cost of a goal and almost another. And for all his Bridge-like feints, Mattock mostly just lacks the pace to beat his marker on the outside and therefore, while the intent is there to make things happen, the ability doesn't quite seem to match. In time he'll realise that a fast, acccurate pass, followed by the right movement, will do as much damage with less risk but, for now, he is what he is, a highly promising youngster who is still learning what he can do and what needs to be worked on at first team level.
Darkzzz_ Posted 25 March 2008 Posted 25 March 2008 He still has a long way to go but he does seem like he is heading in the right direction, he seems to have a cool head on his shoulders. Time will tell but fair play to the lad!!
Flynny Posted 25 March 2008 Posted 25 March 2008 Months we've been waiting for Mattock to do what he does in the Academy side and attack with conviction and outcome.Against West Brom he reportedly did that, made a goal and played his part in an unexpected yet possibly priceless win. Result? He gets dropped in favour of a guy returning from two weeks out injured and who has yet to make a single goal for us. Mock Ultra all you like but I don't understand it and I'm not Mattock's greatest fan by any means. Clapham had a solid game and kept his head well. When Mattock came on he was immediately at fault for the goal. I'm a big fan of Mattock but I would have thought that might be some answer to your question.
DB11 Posted 25 March 2008 Posted 25 March 2008 He may have the right attitude but it won't get him everywhere. He needs to be a good full back too Is the game on TV??
Thracian Posted 25 March 2008 Posted 25 March 2008 Clapham had a solid game and kept his head well. When Mattock came on he was immediately at fault for the goal.I'm a big fan of Mattock but I would have thought that might be some answer to your question. Mattock was at fault for the goal but I saw nothing in Clapham's performance Saturday to inspire anyone. And didn't their first goal develop through his territory though I can't remember it clearly to be honest? I've actually chosen Clapham over Mattock in my own preferred side but only because I've tried to make the team have enough goals potential anyway. Beswick's inclusion would negate the need to start Mattock because there's not the slightest doubt in my mind that Beswick is a better attacking left-sided player than Mattock nor that Clapham is a slightly more reliable purely defensive left back than Joe. With Beswick well able to take defensive responsibility, and to take dead ball kicks, there's no question in my mind he's the best alternative in that position especially considering our need for goals. Unfortunately only one other guy sees it that way and I don't for one second think Holloway will.
Mark Posted 25 March 2008 Posted 25 March 2008 He's only made the bench for tonights match, Daniel Fox playing ahead of him.
Staf Posted 25 March 2008 Posted 25 March 2008 Well played Joe he is doing really well but i have a feeling he is going to leave in the summer if he keeps impressing
Shrenchel Posted 25 March 2008 Posted 25 March 2008 Mattock was the 'scouted' player in the Observer sports section on Sunday. They had a little interview with him where he relayed hilarious anecdotes such as the time they stole Kisnorbo's clothes whilst he was in the shower and Kis had to walk round in a towel for a bit. fooking mental bastards.
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