Matthew Quotations | Page 2

Matthew is taking a full part in training.

Matthew is like a replica of Tony Ayala when he was younger. He's got the same style, but not the same temperament by the way, as he boxes in the same way. I've been coaching him since he was about fourteen and he won National Schoolboy Championships and Junior ABA Championships. He won a Gold Medal boxing for England in the Multi Nations by knocking out all four of his opponents. Matthew is one of these exciting kids who comes along now and again and he's developing quite nicely.

Matthew is a leader and he showed that on Sunday when he just said to the boys to have a positive frame of mind. He also said that the group had done the hard work and, while we'll miss him, his words were inspirational.

Matthew has worked so hard to get his body right, and for him to injure his knee at this time is tragic,

Matthew has the potential to be a match winner and that's why were giving him every chance to play.

Matthew has stood up day in and day out for England over the past couple of years.

Matthew has shown when he comes onto the field he has pace and great footwork. I think he deserves his opportunity.

Matthew gave us a good effort at No. 2. We just didn't have enough overall to be more competitive against a quality team like that.

Matthew did very well when he was over here on trial and everything is in place for the deal to be completed. He has gone back home to Australia but will be back here next month at which point the deal will be formally completed.

Matthew comes across as extremely knowledgeable and enthused about what he's doing. It's very difficult to interact with him and not get excited.