Electric Avenue Posted September 21, 2013 Share Posted September 21, 2013 Lets be honest here, We have defensive issues. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
R.Bear Posted September 21, 2013 Share Posted September 21, 2013 Good, solid game. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
villa-revolution Posted September 21, 2013 Share Posted September 21, 2013 Have said all thread what a potentially excellent player Ciaran Clark can become. Today & last week against Newcastle he has justified that faith. I said all along that what he needs is to bring an edge to his game, increase his concentration levels & cut out the silly mistakes. Today he was outstanding & the penalty awarded against him was a scandalous decision & does not blot his copy book in anyway shape or form. No question he can develop his game further & grow into a really solid, versatile & cultured defender and/or midfielder when the occasion demands. Now hopefully everyone can see why his contract was extended in the Summer. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raymond Posted September 21, 2013 Share Posted September 21, 2013 I think it is about concentration with him. He has the physical tools. He just needs to avoid the silly mistakes. And before someone jumps on his two hands calls, those were some of the harshest I can remember. Seemed like they wanted him not to have arms. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Czechlad Posted September 21, 2013 Share Posted September 21, 2013 No way anyone can blame him for the hand ball. His hands were so close to his body and he had absolutely no time to react to it. Yet another solid performance. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikeyp102 Posted September 21, 2013 Share Posted September 21, 2013 Strong performance today, very unlucky with the penalty. Looked like the player that stared against west ham under hou. Glad to see he has worked hard over the summer Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
parisvilla Posted September 21, 2013 Share Posted September 21, 2013 I think it is about concentration with him. He has the physical tools. He just needs to avoid the silly mistakes. And before someone jumps on his two hands calls, those were some of the harshest I can remember. Seemed like they wanted him not to have arms. Which physical tools are these that you speak of? As far as PL players go he is pretty slow and weak. Hasn't got a great jump on him either so will often struggle aerially too imo. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
omariqy Posted September 21, 2013 Share Posted September 21, 2013 He was outstanding today. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KennyPowers Posted September 22, 2013 Share Posted September 22, 2013 Credit to him he bounced back pretty well from giving away an early penalty. I'd be lying though if I didn't say how much it bothers me how much he struggles to win an aerial battle. We have Baker on the bench who can win the vast majority of his aerial battles and if we're playing a side with a physical striker or strikers it has to be Baker in there for me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skruff Posted September 22, 2013 Share Posted September 22, 2013 Have said all thread what a potentially excellent player Ciaran Clark can become. Today & last week against Newcastle he has justified that faith. I said all along that what he needs is to bring an edge to his game, increase his concentration levels & cut out the silly mistakes. Today he was outstanding & the penalty awarded against him was a scandalous decision & does not blot his copy book in anyway shape or form. No question he can develop his game further & grow into a really solid, versatile & cultured defender and/or midfielder when the occasion demands. Now hopefully everyone can see why his contract was extended in the Summer. Hey! I've been saying that as well! And Con! Viva La Revultion! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Folski Posted September 22, 2013 Share Posted September 22, 2013 Fair play to him I had given up hope for him and had been calling for his head since the Man City game but he's been good this season, very good. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lexicon Posted September 22, 2013 Share Posted September 22, 2013 Clark's shown a willingness to learn and that sort of attitude is exactly what we want from him and the other youngsters. He lost his place in the team, took it on the chin, waited for his next opportunity and is now working hard to cement himself there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LondonLax Posted September 22, 2013 Share Posted September 22, 2013 Hasn't put a foot wrong so far this season. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richard Posted September 22, 2013 Share Posted September 22, 2013 Done well and , just like young players tend to do, has improved on last season. Maybe lambert saw this about him over the summer who knows. My only concern is he tends to have a touch of the unlucky about him, with things going against him sometimes a la the handball yesterday. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tinker Posted September 22, 2013 VT Supporter Share Posted September 22, 2013 Solid display, future captain imo ,, although he does seem to be the center of calamities at times it appears to be just bad luck Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Villarocker Posted September 22, 2013 Share Posted September 22, 2013 I think Villa Revolution is right when he says that Clark needs to bring an edge to his game. When he looks calm and cosy he seems to make silly mistakes. I think he looks a better defender when he has a meaner, more pissed off, look about him, like yesterday. I like Clark and always hoped we'd develop our own future leader in him. Last season was a disaster for him but that's in the past now. If he can continue to play as he did yesterday he will be a great player for this club. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dodgyknees Posted September 22, 2013 Share Posted September 22, 2013 Have said all thread what a potentially excellent player Ciaran Clark can become. Today & last week against Newcastle he has justified that faith. I said all along that what he needs is to bring an edge to his game, increase his concentration levels & cut out the silly mistakes. Today he was outstanding & the penalty awarded against him was a scandalous decision & does not blot his copy book in anyway shape or form. No question he can develop his game further & grow into a really solid, versatile & cultured defender and/or midfielder when the occasion demands. Now hopefully everyone can see why his contract was extended in the Summer. Hey! I've been saying that as well! And Con! Viva La Revultion! A lot have been saying it, just because we criticise a player, it doesn't mean we hate them or think they are forever going to be rubbish. It is because we believe they can do better. People must stop confusing things. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theunderstudy Posted September 22, 2013 Share Posted September 22, 2013 Our best player yesterday and yes that includes Guzan. He was excellent. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shillzz Posted September 22, 2013 Share Posted September 22, 2013 (edited) Could he be doing a Delph? For a previously written off centre back to gain praise on VillaTalk takes some doing. The signs are certainly encouraging. Edited September 22, 2013 by Shillzz Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vandaq Posted September 22, 2013 Share Posted September 22, 2013 Impressive. He has turned it around, hope he keeps it up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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