"I didn't really want to throw Matty in this early - I like players to get used to the tempo of training and the way we play, I'd rather Matty watch us play. But I thought he did really well, really calm on the ball."
"The lads need to trust him more on the ball. He's a good player full stop. Always trying to pass forward, always trying to put it through the eye of a needle."
"I've asked him to come here and play without any fear, and if he messes up, don't worry about it, just get the ball back."