weedman Posted September 15, 2018 Share Posted September 15, 2018 1 hour ago, AntrimBlack said: I am all for loaning our youngsters out; it is a very good thing. But I think we leave it too late to do it. But in the case of Clark, when he played he looked better than Taylor or Hutton. A subjective view, I know, only my opinion, but I think shared by others. He brings in other clubs' young players, but I don't think Onomah is better than, for instance, Doyle-Hayes. Tuanzebe has also been very poor. In site of their poor performances, both have been afforded long runs in the team which he has not afforded to our own youngsters. Can't really argue with that, personally I haven't seen a lot of Clark so can't really compare to Taylor or Hutton, from my (pretty uninformed) opinion it seems he's 3rd choice at best and unlikely to play so loaning him out makes perfect sense to me, but I'll be interested to see how he does on loan. I liked the look of Doyle Hayes but I only saw him in friendlies where it's virtually impossible to judge I do think Onomah was decent for us, had an ok start, terrible, mistake ridden middle and pretty good finish to the season. Tuanzebe I agree has looked poor, but he seems to have the physical attributes already he may just need a bit of time to get used to proper competitive football, physically he looks a bit ahead of our young defenders who always strike me as a bit lightweight (all well and good being comfortable on the ball, but even ball playing defenders need a bit of physicality about them to deal with the actual defending part) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
villa4europe Posted September 15, 2018 Share Posted September 15, 2018 18 hours ago, holteend1982 said: Hutton is actually a decent player especially at this level, which he has proven over the last two seasons. he's also 33 on a 1 year contract and out of position, surely the time to think about his future and phase him out? if this kid was ever going to break in to our team this would be the season to try it, instead he has 2 players with no long term future at the club ahead of him and then inevitably we'll need a new LB who will be ahead of him 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
holteend1982 Posted September 15, 2018 Share Posted September 15, 2018 51 minutes ago, villa4europe said: he's also 33 on a 1 year contract and out of position, surely the time to think about his future and phase him out? if this kid was ever going to break in to our team this would be the season to try it, instead he has 2 players with no long term future at the club ahead of him and then inevitably we'll need a new LB who will be ahead of him Yes totally agree, he should be getting phased out but if Clarke isn't ready he cannot be starting. It would be worse for Clarkes development if we stuck him at left back and he gets rinsed twice a week until January then replaced. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tommo_b Posted September 15, 2018 Share Posted September 15, 2018 1 hour ago, villa4europe said: he's also 33 on a 1 year contract and out of position, surely the time to think about his future and phase him out? if this kid was ever going to break in to our team this would be the season to try it, instead he has 2 players with no long term future at the club ahead of him and then inevitably we'll need a new LB who will be ahead of him That tells me this kid is never going to break into this team. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sne Posted September 15, 2018 Share Posted September 15, 2018 29 minutes ago, Tommo_b said: That tells me this kid is never going to break into this team. ... under the current manager. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post GavCradd Posted September 15, 2018 Visiting Supporter Popular Post Share Posted September 15, 2018 (edited) Vale fan here - Mitch Clark is playing every game for us, at left or right back depending on what is needed. He played left back today as Monty is still out, but will probably switch to right back when he (Monty) is back fit. It's fair to say the word most Vale fans (and me) would use is "class". He's steady on the ball, good defensively, beats a man when needed and plays it well. He had a lovely mazey run past 5 or 6 opposition players recently. In fact, a post on our forum today was moaning that we've only got him on a 6 month loan and wondering if he'd either be recalled or go to someone in League One or lower end Championship instead in January. Fingers crossed he won't. I know it's "only" the old Division Four, but he's not phased by it and looks very comfortable. He looks too good for it really. Stop all the negative posts about wanting him back now though eh? He'll get 35-40 odd games this season for us and come back to you a much more experienced player. And if you don't want him back, we've got a lovely number 2 or 3 shirt for him with his name on Thanks for the loan - one of the good ones (and we've had a lot of dross recently). Edited September 15, 2018 by GavCradd 18 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Villan4Life Posted September 24, 2018 Share Posted September 24, 2018 Just got a scout ticket for this Saturday’s match between Port Vale vs Exeter Will post on here how Mitch gets on during the game. 3 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Villan4Life Posted October 21, 2018 Share Posted October 21, 2018 West Ham & Newcastle are watching him. His contract ends at end of the season hopefully Smith brings him and back and he signs a new deal https://www.birminghammail.co.uk/sport/football/transfer-news/premier-league-pair-keen-talented-15307918 Quote West Ham and Newcastle are keeping tabs on Aston Villa’s Mitch Clark, according to reports. The 19-year-old is currently performing well on loan at Port Vale and has attracted the recent interest, report The Mirror. Clark was allowed to leave Villa to gain first team experience as he was down the pecking order in B6. But there is a recall option in January if Villa want to activate it. Clark signed for Villa’s academy when he was just eight. They and a number of Midlands clubs had scouted him playing for a kids football club in Bedworth. Clark has also played for the Wales under-19 team and was watched by Wales under-21 manager Rob Page during Vale’s home draw with promotion-chasing Exeter City last month. Page came away impressed but the youngster just missed out on a call up to the latest Wales under-21 squad. In an interview with the Stoke Sentinel following the change of manager at Villa, Clark said: “At the minute I am at Port Vale so I am trying to keep my focus on Vale and, whenever the time comes when I go back to Villa, hopefully I can be in the manager’s view. “I know Villa are watching me while I am playing for Vale. I just have to make sure I keep playing well and keep performing for Vale and try to help them get three points every week. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rodders0223 Posted October 21, 2018 Share Posted October 21, 2018 Get him tied down and just leave him there for the rest of the season. He's playing week in week out and playing well. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest av1 Posted October 21, 2018 Share Posted October 21, 2018 If we are allowed to bring him back in January? I'm sure he will be recalled. His ability to play CB and LB could be of benefit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr_Pangloss Posted October 21, 2018 Share Posted October 21, 2018 Only we would loan out a prospect in the final year of his contract. 3 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikeyp102 Posted October 21, 2018 Share Posted October 21, 2018 52 minutes ago, Dr_Pangloss said: Only we would loan out a prospect in the final year of his contract. I’m sure it happens all the time Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rodders0223 Posted October 21, 2018 Share Posted October 21, 2018 57 minutes ago, av1 said: If we are allowed to bring him back in January? I'm sure he will be recalled. His ability to play CB and LB could be of benefit. Only if he is going to play every week which I don't expect he would. Players have been set back years at this club the past decade being kept in the stands "just in case" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AntrimBlack Posted October 21, 2018 Share Posted October 21, 2018 16 minutes ago, rodders0223 said: Only if he is going to play every week which I don't expect he would. Players have been set back years at this club the past decade being kept in the stands "just in case" Depends on the manager and his assistants. I have faith in the coaches we now have to know what is best, whether it be playing for us or out on loan. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StewieGriffin Posted October 21, 2018 Share Posted October 21, 2018 Based on the Port Vale fans verdict, he seems like the kind of player Dean Smith would sign. Hopefully he gets a new contract... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sne Posted October 21, 2018 Share Posted October 21, 2018 If we lose this guy for free because Bruce rather hand a 1 year extension to Alan Hutton than give Clark a role in the senior squad then I think we'll really regret it and I will be more than a little peeved. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
abdulaziz1 Posted October 21, 2018 Share Posted October 21, 2018 8 hours ago, rodders0223 said: Only if he is going to play every week which I don't expect he would. Players have been set back years at this club the past decade being kept in the stands "just in case" If he was here at this point with Smith being around he would have played. Not sure about January though. If he’s going to sign someone it would be different. But as it seems now he seems to prefer anyone playing on his proper position so his only competetor is Taylor which would say alot. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OutByEaster? Posted October 22, 2018 Moderator Share Posted October 22, 2018 He was at the reserves tonight and he's been at every reserve game I've seen this year, so he's by no means a player who isn't still interested and around the Villa set up. I'm sure Dean Smith will be aware of how he's been getting on - I think it would be foolish to let him go at this stage - I'm sure he'll want reasonable money, and I'll be happy enough if he's playing well enough on loan to deserve it when he comes back. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Posted October 23, 2018 Share Posted October 23, 2018 The vultures are sniffing around then. Hopefully we can get him a contract extension before they try to turn the young player's head. We can't afford to lose our young prospects and I trust the new management team will be sorting this one out quickly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vive_La_Villa Posted October 23, 2018 Share Posted October 23, 2018 1 hour ago, John said: The vultures are sniffing around then. Hopefully we can get him a contract extension before they try to turn the young player's head. We can't afford to lose our young prospects and I trust the new management team will be sorting this one out quickly. Which Vultures? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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