Back in England, Smith's replacement was Ron Suart, who wanted Matthews to stay out wide and did not value his contribution as Smith did. Suart limited Matthews to 19 league appearances in 1958–59. Matthews was then used just 15 times in 1959–60, as Suart signed Arthur Kaye to take his place. Local lad Steve Hill also vied for the outside-right position. He enjoyed more games in 1960–61, playing 27 league games as the club narrowly avoided relegation by the odd point.
back in england smith's replacement was ron suart who wanted matthews to stay out wide and did not value his contribution as smith did suart limited matthews to 19 league appearances in 1958–59 matthews was then used just 15 times in 1959–60 as suart signed arthur kaye to take his place local lad steve hill also vied for the outside-right position he enjoyed more games in 1960–61 playing 27 league games as the club narrowly avoided relegation by the odd point