Dokko Posted January 21, 2021 Share Posted January 21, 2021 Solid back-up player, probably on low wages. If there was a possibility to upgrade CBs I'd rather upgrade on one of the 4 ahead of him as they would not likely be happy sitting out matches like he seemingly is. I wish we had 4th choice strikers and midfielder in all positions as good as he is at the back. Easy decision to sign him up for another 2 years. Don’t confuse (not you Congo, others) this smart move with the stupid decision to give the same to shelvey and Ritchie. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kanj Posted January 21, 2021 Share Posted January 21, 2021 A CB like Clark can get a job done in the PL for quite some time and even at lower levels. A player like Ritchie and Shelvey, not so much. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shearergol Posted January 21, 2021 Share Posted January 21, 2021 We wouldn't even be discussing this if our manager hadn't alienated our two best defenders though. There should be 4 centre backs ahead of him, instead he's a first team regular. Think I'm more pissed off that it's clear we'll never take Lejeune back. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deuce Posted January 21, 2021 Share Posted January 21, 2021 He has NEVER let us down. Has never let us down. This is an odd turn of phrase for the context, let alone to be used twice. Is this a forum meme I missed? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kanj Posted January 21, 2021 Share Posted January 21, 2021 We wouldn't even be discussing this if our manager hadn't alienated our two best defenders though. There should be 4 centre backs ahead of him, instead he's a first team regular. Think I'm more pissed off that it's clear we'll never take Lejeune back. Unless there is a change of manager. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aiston Posted April 17, 2021 Share Posted April 17, 2021 Cost us 5 or 6 goals this season. He's a complete liability. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shearergol Posted April 17, 2021 Share Posted April 17, 2021 He was finished 3 years ago. Not his fault. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TRon Posted April 17, 2021 Share Posted April 17, 2021 If there's a takeover we need to sell him. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
et tu brute Posted April 17, 2021 Share Posted April 17, 2021 Just now, TRon said: If there's a takeover we need to sell him. I said it at the time when some were saying it was a good deal. He is bang average defender and needs to be shipped out. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
huss9 Posted April 17, 2021 Share Posted April 17, 2021 should be back up for a back up centre half. why the fuck bruce loaned out lejeune instead of selling clark. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
samptime29 Posted April 17, 2021 Share Posted April 17, 2021 3 hours ago, Aiston said: Cost us 5 or 6 goals this season. He's a complete liability. Which goals has he cost us? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kanj Posted April 17, 2021 Share Posted April 17, 2021 I like Clark a lot but he’s got a ton of mistakes in him recently Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
samptime29 Posted April 17, 2021 Share Posted April 17, 2021 Which ones? We clearly should be upgrading next season but I don't think he has been a "complete liability". Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ToonArmy1892 Posted April 17, 2021 Share Posted April 17, 2021 Reminded me of Shola's handball away to West Ham, not quite as blatant though. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
et tu brute Posted April 17, 2021 Share Posted April 17, 2021 1 hour ago, samptime29 said: Which ones? We clearly should be upgrading next season but I don't think he has been a "complete liability". Brighton, Burnley and today for a start. Three goals in 4 games he’s been directly responsible for. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beth Posted April 17, 2021 Share Posted April 17, 2021 He is what he is, a half decent 5th choice CB when everyone is fit. Can't complain about his contribution since he came here when he cost so little. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
samptime29 Posted April 17, 2021 Share Posted April 17, 2021 1 hour ago, et tu brute said: Brighton, Burnley and today for a start. Three goals in 4 games he’s been directly responsible for. Burnley's goal was the whole defence/some of midfield fault. Just poor play. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
et tu brute Posted April 17, 2021 Share Posted April 17, 2021 (edited) 7 minutes ago, samptime29 said: Burnley's goal was the whole defence/some of midfield fault. Just poor play. Give over man, the main reason that goal occurred was due to a carthorse like Wood easily getting by Clark to put the cross in. He was also at fault earlier in the move, with a dreadful header out of defence, which give the ball back to Burnley in the first place. Edited April 17, 2021 by et tu brute Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
samptime29 Posted April 17, 2021 Share Posted April 17, 2021 4 minutes ago, et tu brute said: Give over man, the main reason that goal occurred was due to a carthorse like Wood easily getting by Clark to put the cross in. He was also at fault earlier in the move, with a dreadful header out of defence, which give the ball back to Burnley in the first place. Nobody covered themselves in glory on that goal. Clark hasn't been as good this season but he's not been awful. Today was a pen, and sloppy but he was trying to be aggressive, just caught him on the arm. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
et tu brute Posted April 17, 2021 Share Posted April 17, 2021 Just now, samptime29 said: Nobody covered themselves in glory on that goal. Clark hasn't been as good this season but he's not been awful. Today was a pen, and sloppy but he was trying to be aggressive, just caught him on the arm. Totally disagree. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
samptime29 Posted April 17, 2021 Share Posted April 17, 2021 Healthy debate is always good. Opinions are zesty. Enjoy your night. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TRon Posted April 17, 2021 Share Posted April 17, 2021 3 hours ago, samptime29 said: Nobody covered themselves in glory on that goal. Clark hasn't been as good this season but he's not been awful. Today was a pen, and sloppy but he was trying to be aggressive, just caught him on the arm. He's a good honest pro, but when he gets a longer run of games, his limitations start getting more apparent and he starts costing us goals. I don't begrudge him his new contract, but if we get half decent owners he needs to be upgraded. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
toontownman Posted April 17, 2021 Share Posted April 17, 2021 Clark, ritchie, gayle, Murphy..they are all grafters you see at top championship clubs and lower relegation fighting premier league clubs. They give there all and have moments, Clark's goals have been invaluable. They simply wouldn't play for better or ambitious clubs though. None would be here had Rafa stayed. I'd add shelvey but he doesn't graft. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Consortium of one Posted April 18, 2021 Share Posted April 18, 2021 Like so many of our older players his legs are gone. He has no recovery quickness Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
tinoasprilla Posted April 18, 2021 Share Posted April 18, 2021 He cant play in the center of the three as he cant tackle with his right (that was the problem when Wood skinned him). He should be playing to the left or not at all Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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