Dokko Posted March 13, 2008 Share Posted March 13, 2008 Matejovsky slams selfish strikers Marek Matejovsky has revealed his frustration at the lack of vision displayed by Reading's strikers. The Czech midfielder was brought to the club by Steve Coppell to help implement a more ball-to-feet style of play which would hopefully lift the Royals out of relegation trouble. However, Matejovsky insists that a number of the club's attacking players appear unwilling to adapt their game for the greater good of their team-mates. Not surprised "That is what it is like here," he told Sport. "Not that I am surprised by it, but in certain moments I have been left rather annoyed by players trying to finish chances in a selfish manner. "Strikers are trying to go for goal when they should be giving a pass. "But if they don't get given the ball then they shout to get it back. "They want it all the time and if you don't give it to them, then they get angry. "It is something inside them, something which they have perhaps been taught to do all their life. "When they have the opportunity to pass they prefer to try and go past an opponent. "This is one of the reasons why I was brought to Reading as they wanted to see more passes, and change their style of play." Training Matejovsky also gave a unique insight into the surprisingly relaxed approach manager Steve Coppell adopts during training sessions. "If the coach feels that something needs improving then we usually speak with him individually," he said. "Mr Coppell is the boss but basically he does nothing during training. "He just walks about and looks at how committed every player is. Everything else is the job of the three assistants." Having only arrived in England during the January transfer window, Matejovsky admits that he is still coming to terms with the more physical nature of life in the Premier League. "When going into challenges I feel that I can go into them with greater force than I could in the Czech Republic," he said. "On the other hand, the referees here let the game flow a lot more. A couple of times I have been surprised that some fouls have not been spotted." Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dokko Posted March 13, 2008 Share Posted March 13, 2008 I didn't even know he existed until now. I take it he's a bit shit? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
mozy Posted March 13, 2008 Share Posted March 13, 2008 Typical Reading player Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
junkhead Posted March 13, 2008 Share Posted March 13, 2008 he is.. and he's probably referring to Leroy Lita, who is also a bit shit.. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrmojorisin75 Posted March 13, 2008 Share Posted March 13, 2008 what strikes me about that more than anything is the difference between an english manager and a foreign coach, involvement wise totally what i expected too... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dokko Posted March 15, 2008 Share Posted March 15, 2008 The bastard puts Reading 1-0 against Liverpool FFS. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
NE5 Posted March 15, 2008 Share Posted March 15, 2008 I didn't even know he existed until now. I take it he's a bit shit? he's just scored for Reading mate ? Do we laugh or cry Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dokko Posted March 15, 2008 Share Posted March 15, 2008 Its unreal really. What can you do but laugh. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rich Posted March 15, 2008 Share Posted March 15, 2008 Meant to be a brilliant goal, too. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
S.S.R. Posted March 15, 2008 Share Posted March 15, 2008 I didn't even know he existed until now. I take it he's a bit shit? If we go down, it's your fault. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pilko Posted March 15, 2008 Share Posted March 15, 2008 Mark Viduka is greedier than any of the Reading strikers. Free barbie and a few corkin' Sheila's? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest toonlass Posted March 15, 2008 Share Posted March 15, 2008 Right line up Martins, Owen and Viduka and get them to slag their team-mates off, goals galore! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Posted March 15, 2008 Share Posted March 15, 2008 What a goal. Fuck me. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shak Posted March 15, 2008 Share Posted March 15, 2008 Good hit, yeah. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
LooneyToonArmy Posted March 16, 2008 Share Posted March 16, 2008 I didn't even know he existed until now. I take it he's a bit s***? When we were linked with Kalouda I went on a Czech footie forum to ask their opinion on Kalouda..alot of them said Matejovski is a better player Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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