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Ciaran Clarke- just how good is he?

Discussion in 'Newcastle United' started by Albert's Chip Shop, Nov 6, 2016.

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  1. Charlie Dogscock

    Charlie Dogscock Well-Known Member

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    What makes you say that? He was a regular starter in the Prem for them for 6+ years.

    And before you mention Villa's awful defence last season, the reason for that was that they put their faith in a bunch of lazy wasters in Lescott and Richards, and didn't play Clark enough. Look at the CDs Villa have got now, Clark's far better than them and I'm sure most fans would have him back in a flash.
     
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    Charlie Dogscock, Dec 12, 2016
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  2. Travelsick07

    Travelsick07 Well-Known Member

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    Remarkable how bad villa was, considering they had Clarke and Ghana Gueye who is the 2nd best DM in the premier league.
     
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  3. Mick O'Toon

    Mick O'Toon Well-Known Member

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    Aye,how bad where we when we kept Taylor on our books?Villa had umpteen managers since Clark made his debut and not one of them got rid of him,just saying.
     
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    Mick O'Toon, Dec 12, 2016
  4. Travelsick07

    Travelsick07 Well-Known Member

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    Truth is Taylot was lucky he was injured so much, had he not been he would have been found out far sooner. He simply wasnt a central defender, I thought the best i ever saw him play was a makeshift right back. Taylor had no sense of positioning, all he did was last ditch defender, all the time. He could have probably been an ok defensive championship right back, if coached right.
     
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    Travelsick07, Dec 13, 2016
  5. General Lee Speaking

    General Lee Speaking Well-Known Member

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    He was better at CB.
     
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  6. Captainchaos.

    Captainchaos. Well-Known Member

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    One things for certain


    He's got a goal in him
     
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    Captainchaos., Feb 1, 2017
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  7. Prince Isak (GG)

    Prince Isak (GG) Well-Known Member

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    Nearly two if laddo hadn't scored his 3rd goal in 44 games. I bet Clarke was gutted he didn't get a double.
     
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  8. Mick O'Toon

    Mick O'Toon Well-Known Member

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    Bad og right enough but if Perez had a brain it wouldn't have mattered!<grr>
     
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    Mick O'Toon, Feb 2, 2017
  9. Prince Isak (GG)

    Prince Isak (GG) Well-Known Member

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    Your picture reminded me of Perez when he hoofed the ball away from the goal!
     
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  10. Warmir Pouchov

    Warmir Pouchov Better than JPF

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    We were **** again
     
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  11. Albert's Chip Shop

    Albert's Chip Shop Top Grafter
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    Player of the season bar Gayle?
     
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    Albert's Chip Shop, Feb 11, 2017
  12. Delusional Full Stop

    Delusional Full Stop Here to serve all your counselling needs.
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    So not player of the season then...

    <doh>
     
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    Delusional Full Stop, Feb 11, 2017
  13. Captainchaos.

    Captainchaos. Well-Known Member

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    If he chipped in with a goal or two from set pieces he'd be decent all round but can he replicate these performances in the top flight ? I guess we'll find out
     
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  14. Albert's Chip Shop

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    MOTM today.
    Just saying.
    He was ****ing mint.
     
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    Albert's Chip Shop, Feb 11, 2017
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  15. Captainchaos.

    Captainchaos. Well-Known Member

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    Darlow too
     
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  16. Warmir Pouchov

    Warmir Pouchov Better than JPF

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    Had a good game last night.
     
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    Warmir Pouchov, Feb 12, 2017
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    Good and valid point. But surely this applies to every single team promoted ?
    Some players Championship will be their level. Some will improve - Vardy at Leicester a classic example.
    Who would have said he'd end up what he did ?
    I can't see any of his like at Newcastle at present, but believe Clark will improve, Yedlin's OK, and others will be brought in
    Rafa's signing haven't all been good either. In fact half of them very poor, similar to Carr's colossal expensive errors.
     
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  18. Warmir Pouchov

    Warmir Pouchov Better than JPF

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