EssexVilla Posted February 10, 2013 Share Posted February 10, 2013 Solid game but still gives away far too many pointless free kicks, why the f*ck did he handle the ball towards the end of the game it's not as if he was on the line, I was furious with him for that. He would have been out of position with at least 4 west ham attackers on at most 3 defenders with west ham definitely receiving the ball if it had got past him. Admittedly it would have been Carlton Cole on the ball so he'd have probably **** it up but Clark couldn't take that chance. Good free kick to give away and motm today in my book. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AVFCforever1991 Posted February 10, 2013 Share Posted February 10, 2013 Think he can still be top class for us, still so young for a defender. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikeyp102 Posted February 10, 2013 Share Posted February 10, 2013 Looked good and solid until they scored and then he looked nervous and shaky for awhile. Much better than last week Yep would agree with that Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ryan. Posted February 10, 2013 Share Posted February 10, 2013 Solid game but still gives away far too many pointless free kicks, why the f*ck did he handle the ball towards the end of the game it's not as if he was on the line, I was furious with him for that. He would have been out of position with at least 4 west ham attackers on at most 3 defenders with west ham definitely receiving the ball if it had got past him. Admittedly it would have been Carlton Cole on the ball so he'd have probably **** it up but Clark couldn't take that chance. Good free kick to give away and motm today in my book. Hmmm i didnt notice any immediate danger when he done it, i'll have to watch the highlights to see if it was justified. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VillaForever1970 Posted February 10, 2013 Share Posted February 10, 2013 Solid game but still gives away far too many pointless free kicks, why the f*ck did he handle the ball towards the end of the game it's not as if he was on the line, I was furious with him for that. He would have been out of position with at least 4 west ham attackers on at most 3 defenders with west ham definitely receiving the ball if it had got past him. Admittedly it would have been Carlton Cole on the ball so he'd have probably **** it up but Clark couldn't take that chance. Good free kick to give away and motm today in my book.Hmmm i didnt notice any immediate danger when he done it, i'll have to watch the highlights to see if it was justified.Yup took that booking for the team, West Am would have been in with a few players spare. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AValon Posted February 10, 2013 Share Posted February 10, 2013 Looked very much in control today. By far the stand-out MOTM. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndyBM Posted February 10, 2013 Share Posted February 10, 2013 so to gather he had a complete opposite performance to our last game? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kwan Posted February 10, 2013 Share Posted February 10, 2013 I don't think he was too different from the Everton game. He just didn't make the mistake of trying to dry hump the other striker. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
R.Bear Posted February 10, 2013 Share Posted February 10, 2013 We would have been 1-0 down and probably lost had he not intercepted Demel's cross. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
P3te Posted February 10, 2013 Share Posted February 10, 2013 I don't think he was too different from the Everton game. He just didn't make the mistake of trying to dry hump the other striker. the most irritating thing about that was had he actually just stepped up ahead of him, anichebe wouldve been miles offside Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cizzler Posted February 10, 2013 Share Posted February 10, 2013 (edited) In my humble opinion, developing your game as a young centre back is the hardest transition into first team football. A young winger or striker can revel in being an unknown and therefore unpredictable quantity (Albrighton, anyone?). However, a centre back has every mistake extensively scrutinised and often punished. I remember Clark getting absolutely mauled by Andy Carroll, a couple of seasons ago, when they spanked us 6-1. In my infinite wisdom I decided that the lad did not have the physique, nor the footballing intelligence, to play centre back at this level. I was wrong, of course. He has the ability, he just needs to find consistency. And I imagine having the captaincy thrust upon his young shoulders in this unremitting season of shite hasn't really helped. Edited February 10, 2013 by Cizzler Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CI Posted February 10, 2013 Share Posted February 10, 2013 Played really well today Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Amo69 Posted February 10, 2013 Share Posted February 10, 2013 I've no doubt Clarke will be a top defender one day but he really has been thrown in at the deep end this season. Fair play to lad for the way he kept going. I still think Baker is a better defender and can be the next Cahill. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DelboyVilla Posted February 11, 2013 Share Posted February 11, 2013 I've no doubt Clarke will be a top defender one day but he really has been thrown in at the deep end this season. Fair play to lad for the way he kept going. I still think Baker is a better defender and can be the next Cahill. Best performance by both of them this season!! Vlaar was the one that looked shaky!! Lowton looked happier as well. Baker the next Cahill?? I assume you mean our ex-player Gary? Clark and Baker are better defenders than him already! Don't rate Cahill any higher than Ridgewell, both shaky when defending. Cahill is very over-rated on here! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
briny_ear Posted February 11, 2013 Share Posted February 11, 2013 I think the boy is learning. If we can stay up he will be a dependable CB next season. (If we don't expect offers for him.) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KSV Posted February 11, 2013 Share Posted February 11, 2013 Baker changed our defence. Clark and Vlaar didnt have to worry about covering up for Bennett. So they were able to focus on their own game.With the added height.. they were not overly stressed. We have found our back four till the end of the season barring injuries. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Amo69 Posted February 11, 2013 Share Posted February 11, 2013 I've no doubt Clarke will be a top defender one day but he really has been thrown in at the deep end this season. Fair play to lad for the way he kept going. I still think Baker is a better defender and can be the next Cahill. Best performance by both of them this season!! Vlaar was the one that looked shaky!! Lowton looked happier as well. Baker the next Cahill?? I assume you mean our ex-player Gary? Clark and Baker are better defenders than him already! Don't rate Cahill any higher than Ridgewell, both shaky when defending. Cahill is very over-rated on here! Come on mate Cahill is class. You don't become a England international and a Chelsea player if your at the same level as Liam ridgewell who let me add is still better than any left back in our squad. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Amo69 Posted February 11, 2013 Share Posted February 11, 2013 Baker changed our defence. Clark and Vlaar didnt have to worry about covering up for Bennett. So they were able to focus on their own game.With the added height.. they were not overly stressed. We have found our back four till the end of the season barring injuries. We found it second half of Newcastle game. Why did it have to change against Everton? Would it have made a difference? I guess we'll never know. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Con Posted February 11, 2013 Share Posted February 11, 2013 Baker changed our defence. Clark and Vlaar didnt have to worry about covering up for Bennett. So they were able to focus on their own game.With the added height.. they were not overly stressed. We have found our back four till the end of the season barring injuries. This is not the Baker thread. In some games Baker would be preferable at LB but he will get roasted by the quick Odemwingies out there and will probably tear a calf in the process, so is not a permanent solution. Clark has played reasonably well all season. I've mentioned pages back - prior to the Everton game - how most of the goals recently conceded have had nothing to do with his play. Our defensive problems are associated with 3 CBs. This makes us weak on the wings and over-all very stretched because wingbacks Lowton and Bennett never get back to defend our penalty box. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KSV Posted February 11, 2013 Share Posted February 11, 2013 Baker changed our defence. Clark and Vlaar didnt have to worry about covering up for Bennett. So they were able to focus on their own game.With the added height.. they were not overly stressed. We have found our back four till the end of the season barring injuries. This is not the Baker thread. In some games Baker would be preferable at LB but he will get roasted by the quick Odemwingies out there and will probably tear a calf in the process, so is not a permanent solution. Clark has played reasonably well all season. I've mentioned pages back - prior to the Everton game - how most of the goals recently conceded have had nothing to do with his play. Our defensive problems are associated with 3 CBs. This makes us weak on the wings and over-all very stretched because wingbacks Lowton and Bennett never get back to defend our penalty box.No its not. But baker at left back is worth noting for Clarks improved performances. Go get some heat maps you will see too. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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