Quote: Salford red all over "I was pleased with Matty last night he had a great game, that said he was always going to be MOTM as baldy and wiggy never stopped waxing lyrical about him from the off, a bit like the Briers for Britain campaign.'"
But they were right to. You don't watch Saints every week, obviously, but I can tell you that the impact he had on our team was palpable. We haven't looked that organised and that dominant at any time during the season. His kicking game and his organisational ability plus his level headed approach was spot on for us and was what we have been lacking all season. I have been one of the Saints fans consistently against letting Matty go and last night I felt somewhat vindicated. No, he's not a flashy Eastmond type but that's just a type. He is solid and professional and committed, with great skill in his boot, potential in his hands and a good rugby brain. With bigger forwards and brighter backs, he will go very well for you and I wish we'd kept hold of him as he would complement the likes of Eastmond.