eddiemunster Posted August 1, 2016 Share Posted August 1, 2016 Is there a Newcastle player that we could do with?? Or for that matter, any clubs defender that we may want? I only ask, so we might offer Lescott and/or Richards as part of the deal. Wonder if Leicester would swap De Laet for them two???? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndFos Posted August 1, 2016 Share Posted August 1, 2016 If he wants to stay, then maybe Newcastle bids for Richards or even better Lescott? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rodders0223 Posted August 1, 2016 Share Posted August 1, 2016 Wouldn't be the first I would let go as he is marginally less shit than some. Wouldn't be fussed at 5m though. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rodders0223 Posted August 1, 2016 Share Posted August 1, 2016 1 minute ago, eddiemunster said: Is there a Newcastle player that we could do with?? Or for that matter, any clubs defender that we may want? I only ask, so we might offer Lescott and/or Richards as part of the deal. Wonder if Leicester would swap De Laet for them two???? Probably not. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VillaChris Posted August 1, 2016 Share Posted August 1, 2016 Would take Lascelles, he looked pretty good end of last season and seems to have a bit of fight about him with the interviews he was coming out with. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Moustache of Teale Posted August 1, 2016 Share Posted August 1, 2016 Just now, rodders0223 said: Wouldn't be the first I would let go as he is marginally less shit than some. Wouldn't be fussed at 5m though. That seems to be the consensus on most of these player threads: he's less shit than some. With a few exceptions our squad is fifty shades of shit. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KJT123 Posted August 1, 2016 Share Posted August 1, 2016 Would prefer him to Baker...but £5m Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Farlz Posted August 1, 2016 Share Posted August 1, 2016 5m for Clark is good Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
useless Posted August 1, 2016 Share Posted August 1, 2016 SKy reporting that he's in talks with them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zatman Posted August 1, 2016 Share Posted August 1, 2016 4 minutes ago, VillaChris said: Would take Lascelles, he looked pretty good end of last season and seems to have a bit of fight about him with the interviews he was coming out with. I think Benitez has made him captain Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VillaChris Posted August 1, 2016 Share Posted August 1, 2016 Has Coloccini finally left? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Villarocker Posted August 1, 2016 Share Posted August 1, 2016 £5m is hilarious. I would rip their hands off for that price. Not only will that be good money in the bank for us it will also weaken them defensively if they play him! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rodders0223 Posted August 1, 2016 Share Posted August 1, 2016 1 minute ago, VillaChris said: Has Coloccini finally left? I think they paid him off. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
useless Posted August 1, 2016 Share Posted August 1, 2016 Bit surprised at the positive reaction to this, he might not be very good, but there's an argument to suggest that he's our best defender. It's only a good thing in my opinion if we actually sign someone who is better than him. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thunderball Posted August 1, 2016 Share Posted August 1, 2016 He is really not good enough. I don't think he will improve Newcastle, and don't want to see him (or Baker) in our side so would happily take their £5m Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DamsonwoodVillan Posted August 1, 2016 Share Posted August 1, 2016 Clark is another one of those who I've always felt has had an easy ride with the fans at times just because he came through the academy. I feel the same about Grealish, Gardner and Baker. No matter how badly they perform they don't get the same treatment that some get. I've never really rated Clark. He had two decent seasons, which for my money were the McLeish season and then Lambert's first season. Other than that he's been ordinary at best. £5m is decent money for him. We have Elphick, Baker, Okore (also Richards and Lescott lol) and Toner looks a good prospect as well. Yes he's less gash than some in the squad, but I don't think the loss will hurt us too much. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CarewsEyebrowDesigner Posted August 1, 2016 Share Posted August 1, 2016 25 minutes ago, Richard said: Flog him please Bit harsh. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
villa4europe Posted August 1, 2016 Share Posted August 1, 2016 Elphick, baker, okore, Richards, lescott, toner maybe even suliman at some point of the season, we've got plenty of options still best thing he ever did for us was that tackle vs Leicester Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Demitri_C Posted August 1, 2016 Share Posted August 1, 2016 Quote Ciaran Clark set for St James' Park as Newcastle United meet £5m release clause for Aston Villa defender Ciaran Clark had been linked with a move to West Bromwich Albion Republic of Ireland international now looks set to sign for Newcastle Villa boss Roberto Di Matteo had insisted Clark would remain at the club By CRAIG HOPE FOR THE DAILY MAIL PUBLISHED: 20:09, 1 August 2016 | UPDATED: 20:59, 1 August 2016 Newcastle United have met the £5million release clause in the contract of Aston Villa defender Ciaran Clark. The 26-year-old Republic of Ireland international had been linked with a move to West Bromwich Albion but Villa boss Roberto Di Matteo insisted Clark would remain at the club. But the centre-back now looks set for St James' Park as Rafa Benitez continues his squad makeover ahead of the Championship season. Ciaran Clark looks set for St James' Park as Rafa Benitez continues his squad makeover The Spaniard has already made six signings over the summer in Grant Hanley, Matz Sels, Isaac Hayden, Jesus Gamez, Matt Richie and Dwight Gayle. Newcastle begin their Championship campaign against Fulham at Craven Cottage on Friday. Daylight Robbery cheers Newcastle! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Duck Posted August 1, 2016 Share Posted August 1, 2016 He was a liability most of last season. alongside guzan at the back its no wonder we shipped so many. His euro campaign wasn't exactly suprising either. Make no doubt we have a very weak defence - Guzan and Clarke out is fairly welcome. Altho I do think we're in danger of selling off players that we can't replace. Clarke et al might not be great but I really think we should be replacing them first to at least guarantee we can get the upgrade. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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