ozvillafan Posted December 27, 2011 VT Supporter Share Posted December 27, 2011 There were plenty of people on VT last season saying they thought Ciaran Clark was more of a natural midfielder as his passing was great, some even said he should be playing instead of Petrov. I'm one of them. I still think he lacks the pace to play at fullback and struggles at central defense against quick players (see penalty against Walcott as evidence). But he is so comfortable on the ball I think he'll do well as a defensive midfielder where he will not be as exposed by pace. He's somebody the defense should be looking to for an easy pass to start building our attacks. Mind you, this is just my opinion.... ... though I like it that McLeish appears to think the same way. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chips'ngravy Posted December 27, 2011 Share Posted December 27, 2011 Clark was Class tonight, very Barryesque I like Clark but that's just a ridiculous statement. He was a beguiling mix of the composed and the complacent. He would do something that indicated a calmness and confidence on the ball then immediately pass it straight to the opposition. Hopefully this is just down to rustiness. I would definitely like to see him given a run in centre midfield as he demonstrated last year that he's a danger in the oppositions box. Promising signs, but let's not go overboard. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kidlewis Posted December 27, 2011 Share Posted December 27, 2011 Clark was great, I think any young ayers downfall is doing too much with the ball. So often albrighton Clark herd Delph will do something great only to hold onto the ball too long and end up getting tackled or rush passing it poorly and losing possession. He was v good yesterday and helped break down stoke quite a lot. He also gave Petrov the ability to find a bit more space in midfield Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dudevillaisnice Posted December 31, 2011 Share Posted December 31, 2011 Thought he was good again today Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
markavfc40 Posted December 31, 2011 Share Posted December 31, 2011 He was very good again today. Great for him to playing alongside such a calming influence in Petrov and you'd like to think Stans never say die attitude will rub off on him and the other young lads in the team/squad. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beasley14 Posted January 1, 2012 Share Posted January 1, 2012 Glad he's getting a run in the team again as i've always rated him as one of our brightest talents. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ozvillafan Posted January 1, 2012 VT Supporter Share Posted January 1, 2012 Nice to hear he's had another good game. Will he make way for Herd when he's fit? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zatman Posted January 1, 2012 Share Posted January 1, 2012 think Clark might be better DM than centre half. He is very composed on ball and his lack of physicality isnt exposed Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Foxy1 Posted January 1, 2012 Share Posted January 1, 2012 It's great that we have Clark and Herd competing for that 2nd midfield berth however Petrov is the lynch pin... I'd worry about the midfield without Petrov, still think we need another experienced head in there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bickster Posted January 1, 2012 Moderator Share Posted January 1, 2012 He is in no way, shape or form a midfield player in my book. Prepared to revise this yet? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brumstopdogs Posted January 1, 2012 Share Posted January 1, 2012 The positives, for me, are that Clark should offer decent protection to the back-four, he's good in the air and at set pieces at either of end of the pitch he offers more than say Delph. Not a bad choice in CM as long as we have players like Albrighton and N'Zog on the wings (not Heskey!!!) as creators. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Demitri_C Posted January 1, 2012 Share Posted January 1, 2012 ive said it once and i will say it again, clark has the potential to be one of the best players to come from our youth since gabby this guy could play for a CL side thats how strong his potential is. was outstanding yesterday as was he last season at the bridge Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brumstopdogs Posted January 1, 2012 Share Posted January 1, 2012 Could just imagine him in midfield with Xavi and Iniesta :winkold: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mantis Posted January 1, 2012 Share Posted January 1, 2012 I've always rated this guy. Glad he's getting a run in the side. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
villa4europe Posted January 1, 2012 Share Posted January 1, 2012 Could just imagine him in midfield with Xavi and Iniesta :winkold: Clark > biscuits I like that he's playing well but still under the radar here's hoping he pushes on gets in the euro squad and most importantly stays here, I had ideas of someone like Newcastle coming in for him Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr_Dogg Posted January 1, 2012 Share Posted January 1, 2012 Is his contract up in the summer? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
markavfc40 Posted January 1, 2012 Share Posted January 1, 2012 His contract runs until 2014 I think. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr_Dogg Posted January 1, 2012 Share Posted January 1, 2012 His contract runs until 2014 I think. That's good, I don't knew why I thought that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
villa4europe Posted January 1, 2012 Share Posted January 1, 2012 I'm jumping the gun 2 1/2 years gives us time Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PaulTheVillan Posted January 1, 2012 Share Posted January 1, 2012 Clark reminds me of a more mobile Gareth Barry Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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