Hughes Posted August 1, 2016 Share Posted August 1, 2016 This would be surprising on so many levels. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VillaChris Posted August 1, 2016 Share Posted August 1, 2016 12 minutes ago, useless said: 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. Could look at Elphick being his replacement and Okore/Baker being rotated depending on form and fitness. Going to be a struggle to shift Richards and Lescott aswell so one of those will probably stay and be an option as much as we don't really want that. Failing that can always loan in a CB. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dounavilla Posted August 1, 2016 Share Posted August 1, 2016 More made up nonsense or prehaps not ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Supervillan78 Posted August 1, 2016 Share Posted August 1, 2016 The sad thing is he's our second best CB. Can't stand another season with Richards and Lescott, although Okore and Baker aren't much better. Elphic coming in is a bonus but Clark has to be replaced. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
villan-scott Posted August 1, 2016 VT Supporter Share Posted August 1, 2016 On the very same day RDM says nobody else has a clause and we won't lose anyone we want to keep. Added to the fact he also said Ciaran is a Villa lad and has committed to staying with us. Can't see it, but will stand corrected. I'd rather Richards and Lescott head for the exit first, but I imagine he's 4th choice behind Elphick, Baker and Okore. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MCU Posted August 1, 2016 Share Posted August 1, 2016 Not a fan of Clark but will be sad to see him go especially considering we've still got all of the muppets here we are so desperate to get rid of. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Villarocker Posted August 1, 2016 Share Posted August 1, 2016 You only have to look at that despairing lunge that he made in Ireland's second game to see how terribly slow he is. He runs like a tortoise towing an elephant. Even in the average quality Championship he's going to be found wanting. At least Baker's had some time down at this level to know what to expect. Having said that about Baker, I would still like to see a replacement for Clark. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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HeyAnty Posted August 1, 2016 Share Posted August 1, 2016 7 minutes ago, useless said: Actually checked on twitter to see if that was true 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VillaBrum Posted August 1, 2016 Share Posted August 1, 2016 7 minutes ago, useless said: As I have mentioned in another topic - I am not 'Twitter literate'. Is this definitely Dr Tony Xia(and not a fake)? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DCJonah Posted August 1, 2016 Share Posted August 1, 2016 Wouldn't be missed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
decamoto Posted August 1, 2016 Share Posted August 1, 2016 While we need a full squad overall, I wouldn't have Clark in the 'phase 1' batch of players to sell. We're going to have to bed in about 7-8 new players all going well this season - they need time to gel. I think we need players like Clark, while being far from a world beater, to stay for another year regardless of the fee. He will do a job in the championship as a squad player and won't kick up a fuss, unlike quite a few others. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
westholmevillan Posted August 1, 2016 Share Posted August 1, 2016 Cant be genuine, can it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dounavilla Posted August 1, 2016 Share Posted August 1, 2016 I'm more worried that knowing out luck he will have an amazing season for Newcastle and help them win the league. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HeyAnty Posted August 1, 2016 Share Posted August 1, 2016 5mill is nothing considering what we have left and who we are selling to. Its no secret that i rate him as one of our better players, guess if his clause is met and he wants to go then what can we do. RDM should learn not to put himself in a position that makes him look stupid. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AntrimBlack Posted August 1, 2016 Share Posted August 1, 2016 Only Elphick is possibly better than Clark, and watching him pre-season, I am not even sure of that. Clark is certainly better than Baker and Okore; better than Richards and Lescott; certainly better at this stage than Toner. Definitely an error if he is allowed to go. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JAMAICAN-VILLAN Posted August 1, 2016 Share Posted August 1, 2016 Another one I feel will go on to be decent, like so many others who have been thoughtlessly slated on here, went somewhere else and all of a sudden weren't "shite" anymore. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Villaphan04 Posted August 1, 2016 Share Posted August 1, 2016 16 minutes ago, AntrimBlack said: Only Elphick is possibly better than Clark, and watching him pre-season, I am not even sure of that. Clark is certainly better than Baker and Okore; better than Richards and Lescott; certainly better at this stage than Toner. Definitely an error if he is allowed to go. 100% agree with this. Not sure who else we could bring in that could be on a similar level(of experience) to him as well. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TrentVilla Posted August 1, 2016 Moderator Share Posted August 1, 2016 1 hour ago, useless said: 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. It wouldn't be a very convincing argument, he is a liability always has been always will be. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VillaChris Posted August 1, 2016 Share Posted August 1, 2016 Clark's not really that good at any aspect of defending.He's not very quick, I don't think he reads the game well which is evident in the amount of time he lungs in and gets yellow cards, as we've seen against poor forwards like Anchiebe he can get outmuscled easily and he's average in the air. His passing has regressed a lot through the seasons aswell.For me it's a good price and it's always important to balance the books if you're doing well or not as that keeps things ticking over. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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