Matete

What a shame that it ended the way it did for him. Probably won't see him in a Town shirt again (fingers crossed that we do) but he has been brilliant the last few games. Had he stayed on the pitch tonight as he should have, you never know, he could have done for us what Rose did when we escaped under Jolley, but the ref had other ideas, the w@nker.

Anyway, thanks for your efforts Jay and good luck with your career.

Matiti, please from now on.
But yes such a shame seen worse for no yellow.

A beacon of light in a town shirt. Thank you for all your efforts.

It was a yellow at worst

I'd give a bollock to have him back at the club next season. Not a chance though, far too good for non league. Really hope he has a good career.

Would echo the above.

In his short time he single handedly improved our midfield , for a young lad , with little previous League experience he has looked more interested, more capable and more motivated than most. Never been bullied and showed great promise.
Love the way he uses his body and positioning , seems to play with alot older head on his shoulders.

Given that he dropped the level to play games and boosted our performances as a result then a perfect example of a loan player.

Would love to see him stay and play for us but destined for bigger and better things i would think.  If you do read this then thank you for your efforts in this little corner of the world. A bright spot in an otherwise cr@ppy season.

All the best.

P.S ...just watch the late challenges  

Quoted from moosey_club

Would echo the above.

In his short time he single handedly improved our midfield , for a young lad , with little previous League experience he has looked more interested, more capable and more motivated than most. Never been bullied and showed great promise.
Love the way he uses his body and positioning , seems to play with alot older head on his shoulders.

Given that he dropped the level to play games and boosted our performances as a result then a perfect example of a loan player.

Would love to see him stay and play for us but destined for bigger and better things i would think.  If you do read this then thank you for your efforts in this little corner of the world. A bright spot in an otherwise cr@ppy season.

All the best.

P.S ...just watch the late challenges  

Didn't do Paul Scholes any harm.

Great player but I think having Coke in there really helped him too - what a midfield combo that would be going into the conference.

Mr Matete nearly did it for us.
Great effort by him.
Hope Town can sign him for next season - if Stockport can get Paddy Madden ?!!

Matete has been superb, as others have mentioned, from day one.

A real warrior in the middle of the park, which we'd been missing for a long time.

Love the fact he gets stuck in, can play a bit, rarely loses possession, and isn't frightened of having a crack.

When I saw he'd put us 1-2 up I really thought we might win tonight and maybe...just maybe...pull off the greatest of great escapes at Scunthorpe's expense.

He grabs the game by the scruff of the neck so no complaints from me about his blood and thunder style.  It sounds like his early bath was harsh by all accounts.

I would like to see Hewitt, Menayese, Clifton, Coke, John Lewis, Macca and Matete all here next season but as others have mentioned I think likelihood is we won't see Matete in a Mariners shirt again.

If that's the case, thanks a million Jay for helping us to believe, despite the odds being stacked heavily against us and best of luck with your new adventure.

PS if you're reading this and you're willing to help us win promotion at the first attempt, name your price and we'll start another Operation Promotion...  You'll go down in Grimsby folklore if you do 😎 UTM!