Apart from a very good 3/4 month spell in the middle of last season, Matt Phillips has been a disappointment in his time at the club in my opinion. In that purple patch he looked like a world beater cutting inside from the left wing onto his right foot to link up with Brunt/Chadli and Morrison. Since then however he just hasn’t re-found that form. He’s had his moments of good but nothing consistent for more than a match or two. Add to this his mental block where he doesn’t play if he “doesn’t feel up to it” and his bottling of some 50-50 tackles this season and it just adds to the disappointment.
Next season in the Championship he could be a big player for us if he stays and works out his issues because the Championship is really his level. I think if he is put back on the left wing with the freedom to cut inside onto his right foot then he will be like a new signing. Put Burke on the right and we could have two quick, direct wingers on either wing.
Next season in the Championship he could be a big player for us if he stays and works out his issues because the Championship is really his level. I think if he is put back on the left wing with the freedom to cut inside onto his right foot then he will be like a new signing. Put Burke on the right and we could have two quick, direct wingers on either wing.