Richard Posted December 8, 2014 Share Posted December 8, 2014 The worrying thing about that tackle was Sanchez getting brushed off far too easily and not tackling - He could clearly see Clark coming in to cover - Ulloa is a big bastard No need to be so negative Richard! LOL want to run that past me again? So saying I have a concern about a player getting brushed off too easily is being negative? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob182 Posted December 8, 2014 Share Posted December 8, 2014 I think he might have been joking Richard. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stevo985 Posted December 8, 2014 VT Supporter Share Posted December 8, 2014 The worrying thing about that tackle was Sanchez getting brushed off far too easily and not tackling He saw Clark coming. If you watch the whole thing he's busting a gut, sees Clark and eases off because he knows what's coming! Appreciate that but it happened to Sanchez before like that almost exactly the same in the Southampton game I think it was If he'd have kept running yesterday he'd have been clattered by his own man. You're making something out of nothing. Imo obviously. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobzy Posted December 8, 2014 Share Posted December 8, 2014 I love tackles like that but the modern game has made that physical aspect a risky option. I'm sure we've all seen players booked or sent off for tackles like that when they have been deemed overly aggressive. Either way, cracking challenge and fair play to Ciaran for taking his chance, his spot to lose now. Under McLeish, a challenge like that would have been labelled as 'disgusting'. I remember Hutton doing a few similar firm-but-fair challenges, which were immediately met with calls of 'thug'. Keep it up Ciaran and Hutton, we've been needing that nasty streak for a while. I agree re the nasty streak but disagree with regards Hutton. The only time I recall people calling a tackle of his disgusting was the one on Shane Long and in fairness it was. There is a fine line between being hard but fair and dangerous/reckless, Clark's was the first Vardy's was the later as was Hutton's on Long. Hutton often jumped in to challenges - he was a walking red card hazard for absolutely ages. The good thing this season is that he's brushed that off completely; his actions are now more measured and he seems really focused. He'll take a yellow card or five throughout the season, no danger, but he's not a liability anymore. Under McLeish, he really was. I don't put that down to the manager, though - Alan was just THAT type of player. Also, well done Ciaran these past few games 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KJT123 Posted December 8, 2014 Share Posted December 8, 2014 I get giddy every time I see that 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AVTuco Posted December 8, 2014 VT Supporter Share Posted December 8, 2014 I can't stop watching this video. Marvellous. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dirtysanchez Posted December 8, 2014 Share Posted December 8, 2014 Clark was criticised for a continued run of terrible performances, he is playing well at the minute and I hope it continues but I won't be getting carried away just yet but it's a serious improvement 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
il_serpente Posted December 9, 2014 VT Supporter Share Posted December 9, 2014 Clark and Hutton in eurosport's european team of the week. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lexicon Posted December 9, 2014 Share Posted December 9, 2014 The worrying thing about that tackle was Sanchez getting brushed off far too easily and not tackling - He could clearly see Clark coming in to cover - Ulloa is a big bastard No need to be so negative Richard! LOL want to run that past me again? So saying I have a concern about a player getting brushed off too easily is being negative? It's pretty negative to be worried about absolutely nothing, if you ask me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dodgyknees Posted December 9, 2014 Share Posted December 9, 2014 Sometimes moments like these change the course of games and I think it was perhaps the case today. A few weeks ago against Spurs we blew the game when they got physical. Their CB clattered Westwood (not a coincidence if you ask me, I think he was targeted in both games), Westwood himself was too honest and got up and the rest of the players were too nice and didn't press the ref to send him off. Instead we lost our heads, Benteke gets himself sent off and Weimann gets booked for mouthing off at the lino and we got beat. Today Westwood is on the end of one and Guzan was out of his goal and players were over from all over the pitch and not just because he was hurt. Then a couple of minutes later Clark did the above and quite clearly put a bit more than was needed into the challenge than was necessary. Coming as it did just before half time I think it was a really key moment in the game, their striker and main goal threat pretty much decided there and then that he didn't fancy coming back out for the second half. Goals win games but moments like these change them. Hopefully the team have learned something from the Spurs game because I know they got a blocking for being too nice after it. Today they looked like they were more willing to go toe toe and its a brave man who does that with Hutton. Spot on. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
samjp26 Posted December 9, 2014 Share Posted December 9, 2014 Made it into the European TOTW, along with Hutton. Alba, Clark, Pique and Hutton - what a back four! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sexbelowsound Posted December 9, 2014 Share Posted December 9, 2014 Made it into the European TOTW, along with Hutton. Alba, Clark, Pique and Hutton - what a back four! Hutton is so good it is like there are 2 of him on the pitch at times! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
villaglint Posted December 9, 2014 Share Posted December 9, 2014 Victor Anichebe - 1st big test for "new" Clark 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
villa89 Posted December 9, 2014 Share Posted December 9, 2014 (edited) Victor Anichebe - 1st big test for "new" Clark Victor is shite though so its not really a test at all. As are all the other players Clark has played against since he has got into the team. I have given him plenty of stick and to be fair he has played well in the last few games but I'll reserve my judgement until he plays against players who aren't tomato cans. If he can defend well against the better sides in the league then I'll hold my hands up. Edited December 9, 2014 by villa89 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post villaglint Posted December 9, 2014 Popular Post Share Posted December 9, 2014 (edited) I'll explain. Victor is a test because IMO he will have left some pretty big scars from when he roughed up young Ciaran at Goodison a few years back. He also is a good example of the big unit type strikers that Clark has struggled against in the past. I agree he is shite but Ciaran made him look like Drogba in the past. So if he can keep up the good form this weekend it will be another step on his road to rehabilitation in my eyes. Hope that makes sense... Edited December 9, 2014 by villaglint 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
villa89 Posted December 9, 2014 Share Posted December 9, 2014 Hope that makes sense... It does. I'd hope that Clark should be able to handle him now as he should have a lot of confidence given that the manager has been praising him for the last 2 weeks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zatman Posted December 10, 2014 Share Posted December 10, 2014 he has been brilliant since he came back in and deserved his goal. Credit to him and hope he can keep it up Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Villaphan04 Posted December 11, 2014 Share Posted December 11, 2014 I know this might not work out well but I would make him captain,as he has been the most vocal player on our team recently, if vlaar leaves Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
terrytini Posted December 11, 2014 Share Posted December 11, 2014 Today Westwood is on the end of one and Guzan was out of his goal and players were over from all over the pitch and not just because he was hurt. Hopefully the team have learned something from the Spurs game because I know they got a blocking for being too nice after it. Today they looked like they were more willing to go toe toe and its a brave man who does that with Hutton. Spot on. Interesting and very encouraging to hear they were told about this. There was clearly a different resolve than at times earlier in the year. Slightly perplexing if we have hardened up our approach SINCE Keane went rather than whilst he had input ... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
terrytini Posted December 11, 2014 Share Posted December 11, 2014 The best bit is his expression when he walks away .... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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