AVTuco Posted December 25, 2013 VT Supporter Share Posted December 25, 2013 Been impressed with him but should never play lb Interesting, why do you say this? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AVTuco Posted December 25, 2013 VT Supporter Share Posted December 25, 2013 I think he's looked average at best and shouldn't be in the first XI but currently we have no other options. Maybe he's looked good to you guys because the others around him like Baker and Luna have been awful at times Hi Nick, I'm just curious as to what makes you so down with him? He's been a wall most of the time. He hasn't made any terrible blunders, not that I can recall anyways. When Vlaar or Luna's been away Lambert has put him in LB position. I think he's handled those responsibilities well too. Steady at the back. Doesn't offer so much going forward, but can control the ball nicely, and did show some attacking intelligence in that one match where he, instead of shooting like most others would have, calmly passed the ball which led to a goal by Kozak. When he plays LB he cannot prevent goals coming from the center, which has been the problem lately. I don't see him being "lost" at times without Vlaar either Mark40. I think he will be able to grow with the team, when we inevitably get better. He's not a finished product yet at all at 24. Much room to improve. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dakid007 Posted December 25, 2013 Share Posted December 25, 2013 Been impressed with him but should never play lb Interesting, why do you say this? He played good at cb but we shouldn't be with injuries permitted be playing him at lb getting shredded by fast wingers won't help his confidence Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
caw2510 Posted December 25, 2013 Share Posted December 25, 2013 Been impressed with him but should never play lb Agree But he's a better lb than baker because he's comfortable on the ball Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dakid007 Posted December 25, 2013 Share Posted December 25, 2013 Been impressed with him but should never play lb Agree But he's a better lb than baker because he's comfortable on the ball I agree, we need our best players in there best positions Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zatman Posted December 25, 2013 Share Posted December 25, 2013 Clark doesnt have the pace for left back in Premier League either does Baker Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KjParton Posted December 25, 2013 Share Posted December 25, 2013 I'm still slightly peeved at the hoofing of the ball both him and baker do. However i'd rather him do that than piss about with it and loose it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AVTuco Posted December 25, 2013 VT Supporter Share Posted December 25, 2013 (edited) Haven't seen Clark being shredded by fast wingers. At least not yet. I think he'd be better as LB than Luna or Bennet when Okore is back. We'd be defensively stronger. Then, if and when one of Okore or Vlaar gets injured, move Clark to CB and bring Luna in as LB. Only if they're both injured, like now, bring in Baker. Edited December 25, 2013 by AVTuco Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flashingqwerty Posted December 25, 2013 VT Supporter Share Posted December 25, 2013 Clarke has been much improved this season, however i still believe hes a better dm than cb due to his ability on the ball. I also feel hes a bit weak in the tackle for a cb.He started life as a cm and to me at least this is where i see him playing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zatman Posted December 25, 2013 Share Posted December 25, 2013 he had a poor spell think was under McLeish or Houllier and he picked up terrible amount of cards Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keyblade Posted December 25, 2013 Share Posted December 25, 2013 Wouldn't be too out of place in our midfield then. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HeyAnty Posted December 28, 2013 Share Posted December 28, 2013 Fecked now, just hope Vlaar is back for Sunderland else herd is playing CB with baker Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Isa Posted December 28, 2013 Share Posted December 28, 2013 With him out it should mean that Donacien will get a go but this is Lambert we are talking about, so it will be the tried and failed Lowton or Herd at CB for Sunderland. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Czechlad Posted December 28, 2013 Share Posted December 28, 2013 We will miss Clark. I cant wait till we get Vlaar and Clark back on the pitch together. Both have done very well this season. Damn injuries. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikeyp102 Posted December 28, 2013 Share Posted December 28, 2013 He started life as a cm and to me at least this is where i see him playing. As far as I'm aware he was a cb all through the youth team and when he when made his first team bow. For me he doesn't have enough ability on the ball to be a dm anyway (not that our current midfield are much better). Alongside vlaar he was starting to look a decent cb. Needs that experienced head alongside him Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adam_ Posted December 28, 2013 Share Posted December 28, 2013 With him out it should mean that Donacien will get a go but this is Lambert we are talking about, so it will be the tried and failed Lowton or Herd at CB for Sunderland. Hopefully he will field Donacien but I get the feeling he won't haha.... he gave Herd a load of praise in an interview not long ago so I'm guessing he will be getting picked As for Clarke, I think him and Vlaar are by far our best option atm. Only seen Okore play once and that was against Rotherham where he didn't have much to do so can't really assess him on that! Will probably be no good when he comes back anyways as that seems to be the Villa way atm. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Villarocker Posted December 28, 2013 Share Posted December 28, 2013 Meant to say, did anyone see Lichaj for Forest the other night? We let him go and have two much weaker players at the club. Only one man to blame for that, surely?. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Villarocker Posted December 28, 2013 Share Posted December 28, 2013 That Lichaj post was meant for the Luna thread, sorry. Clark will be missed. Thought he did ok today and without him will be scary viewing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VillaChris Posted December 28, 2013 Share Posted December 28, 2013 Did he get booked then or injured as left on 90 minutes? Herd seems to have disappeared from the 18 last few games so might be injured again. We really need Vlaar fit, it's been a month now pretty much. Think HH said there was a chance he could play in the Sunderland game. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adam_ Posted December 28, 2013 Share Posted December 28, 2013 Did he get booked then or injured as left on 90 minutes? Herd seems to have disappeared from the 18 last few games so might be injured again. We really need Vlaar fit, it's been a month now pretty much. Think HH said there was a chance he could play in the Sunderland game. Got booked so 5 yellows in total. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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