Matty Cash
Aston Villa is navigating a challenging yet promising phase in their Premier League campaign, with their sights set on securing a spot in European competitions for the third consecutive season. Despite a setback at Wembley against Crystal Palace, the team remains optimistic about their chances of qualifying for the Champions League or the Europa League. Their recent victory over Fulham has bolstered these ambitions, and winning their final three matches against Bournemouth, Tottenham, and Manchester United could see them achieve their Champions League dream.
Matty Cash said: “Had they won they were closer to us and now we are further away from them and almost certain to be in Europe next year, which is fantastic for the club. I think sometimes people can get lost in it. We lost at City, we lost at Wembley and it was all of a sudden like, wow, we are such a bad team. But the run we went on before was unbelievable. We went to Brighton and won 3-0, were dominating teams at home. We are just trying to keep the noise away and work on us. I think we have been fantastic the last couple of months. Nowadays, there is so much pressure to play. Just let us play and enjoy, you know? It is like ‘calm down’. We are trying our best, we are trying to win.”
“We beat Newcastle, beat Brighton away and there are so many other games recently we have won, that I can’t remember. We are happy today. It was a setback [Palace defeat], but the occasion, you are playing at Wembley and a few boys who were playing there for the first time. There are loads of factors included. Obviously, you are playing against a good team. People expected us to turn up at Wembley and smash Palace 3-0, it does not work like that. They are playing against a good team who were in good form. We were all disappointed. We want to win as many games as we can. But people need to realise we are humans, we are trying our best.”
“Playing a lot of games, consistently, against good teams you are going to have spells when you lose, when you are not as consistent. We are still in a great position, joint-fifth in the league fighting for the Champions League. We just need the fans to be with us. We don’t need them against us. We need them supporting us. Sometimes you see things on social media and you think, just stick with us. We have three massive games now and try to give us as much confidence as you can. Even in games and stuff, if things don’t go well it is like there is a big grudge against us, do you know what I mean? Be with us, stick with us. That will help us massively in getting over the line. We need that.”
“As players you want to prove people wrong. Everyone is in it together. The fans are in it, the manager is fantastic and demanding and the players, we are doing our best. Sometimes you are going to have tough times and we need them to be the extra man. Sometimes I feel like they can be a little bit against us. I understand fans have their own opinions and too right they can moan, they pay for us, their money to be here. But we need them now to be with us the whole way because they are the difference. We are right in it. You have us, Newcastle, Chelsea, Forest who are all in the same boat. That is why I am talking so much about the people outside and how we need them to help us get through. We are trying our best and we need them to support us and get us over the line. They can make a massive difference. Especially here at Villa Park.”
Matty Cash’s comments highlight the importance of fan support as Aston Villa approaches the climax of the season. He emphasized the need for unity, urging fans to stand by the team during this critical period. The club is currently joint-fifth in the league, battling for a coveted Champions League spot. Cash’s appeal underscores the role of fans as the ‘extra man’ on the field, capable of influencing the team’s success. As Villa prepares for decisive fixtures, the backing of their supporters could prove pivotal in achieving their European aspirations.
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