dudevillaisnice Posted September 27, 2011 Share Posted September 27, 2011 Clark has more potential and should be playing now.. I also hope we don't give him a contract extension as planned. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NorthEastVillan Posted September 27, 2011 Share Posted September 27, 2011 Needs to be dropped ASAP. He gave away possession 18 times through long balls v QPR, was turned far too easily my mediocre players and was at fault for their equaliser. Whatever was you look at it those are the facts and we really cannot have that in our team. He's a constant liability. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wiggyrichard Posted September 27, 2011 Share Posted September 27, 2011 I used to be a big fan, but im afraid he's not upto scratch anymore. I would like to see Clark partner Dunne. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AValon Posted September 27, 2011 Share Posted September 27, 2011 Enough for me too. Clarks good enough to command a regular place and he won't make anywhere near as many unnecessary errors during a game. No question the guy will sweat blood for you every match, but the time is long overdue. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zatman Posted September 27, 2011 Share Posted September 27, 2011 but isnt CLark injured? as no way Lowry would make bench ahead of him Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AValon Posted September 27, 2011 Share Posted September 27, 2011 but isnt CLark injured? as no way Lowry would make bench ahead of him But he won't stay injured. When he's ready he should be playing every week. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dodgyknees Posted September 27, 2011 Share Posted September 27, 2011 + Handy to have when teams have corners. - Always running forward to the halfway line, to win a tackle. He misses 90% and leaves Dunne as the lone defender. - Gets turned easily by attacking players. - Clumsy in the tackle - Brings players down on the edge of the area too often - hot headed - long ball, all the time Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zatman Posted September 27, 2011 Share Posted September 27, 2011 Reason Collins plays for me is that we dont have any height in our team except for Dunne and Heskey Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sir_gary_cahill Posted September 27, 2011 Share Posted September 27, 2011 Reason Collins plays for me is that we dont have any height in our team except for Dunne and Heskey that's a good point actually that i hadn't considered Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
roadoftrinity Posted September 27, 2011 Share Posted September 27, 2011 That is the problem bringing Clark in for Collins, I don't think Clark is strong enough in the air and it will make us very weak of set pieces. Hopefully Cueller will come in for Collins as soon as he is fit again, however I think that might be wishful thinking. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nigel Posted September 27, 2011 VT Supporter Share Posted September 27, 2011 Clark is almost as tall as Collins! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NeilS Posted September 27, 2011 Share Posted September 27, 2011 I think that height for set pieces is his only saving grace. We are badly missing some height in our team which is why I would have liked a big tall DM to sit in front of the back four, and provide extra defensive and attacking quality from set plays. Last season we struggled badly at set plays against teams who were well drilled. If the opposition could lure Heskey/Dunne or Collins away from the intended target, we were in trouble. DodgyKnees sums Collins up very well. He is an old school defender who is now becoming less useful as a defender in the Premier League. He would definitly be one on my "To replace list". I only hope the talk of a contract extension is to keep him keen until the summer, then I'd ship him out. We need someone who is a good defender, but can help build attacks from the back by being comfortable on the ball with good passing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LondonLax Posted September 27, 2011 Share Posted September 27, 2011 Clark is almost as tall as Collins! But not as good in the air. He just doesn't have the size and gets out muscled heading the ball. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brittain22 Posted September 27, 2011 Share Posted September 27, 2011 I think Clark should get a chance when he is fit, until then we are stuck with Collins but he is too rash in everything he does. Also how did Collins get 2 Bonus Points in Fantasy League this week, easily our 3rd weakest player on show. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Houlston Posted September 27, 2011 Share Posted September 27, 2011 Clark is almost as tall as Collins! And almost as strong as Ireland and almost as quick as Petrov There is no doubting Clarks technichal ability, he is so assured on the ball its great to see, but whilst I exaggerate above, his strength and pace is a worry and I just dont see how he'd make it in the prem. Spain or France might be his way forward. As for Collins he puts in some great blocks and headers but when he is turning and running with the forward towards the goal, dear oh dear. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shillzz Posted September 27, 2011 Share Posted September 27, 2011 Clark and Dunne both play on the left side of CB, if anyone is to come in for him, it should be Cuellar. FWIW, I dont think he's played badly at all. He made one mistake against QPR, which cost us at the death, but when you consider the amount of pressure our defense gets put under, I dont think he's given a bad account of himself at all this season. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Houlston Posted September 27, 2011 Share Posted September 27, 2011 Clark and Dunne both play on the left side of CB, if anyone is to come in for him, it should be Cuellar. thats because Dunne is seen as the better player of the two so goes in to the position which is less natural. If Clark were to come in Dunne would move to the right and it would be far more balanced. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shillzz Posted September 27, 2011 Share Posted September 27, 2011 Clark and Dunne both play on the left side of CB, if anyone is to come in for him, it should be Cuellar. thats because Dunne is seen as the better player of the two so goes in to the position which is less natural. If Clark were to come in Dunne would move to the right and it would be far more balanced. Not convinced. Was poor in that position against Newcastle last year. I think his strongest position has always been on the left side, like Terry at Chelsea. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Houlston Posted September 27, 2011 Share Posted September 27, 2011 Clark and Dunne both play on the left side of CB, if anyone is to come in for him, it should be Cuellar. thats because Dunne is seen as the better player of the two so goes in to the position which is less natural. If Clark were to come in Dunne would move to the right and it would be far more balanced. Not convinced. Was poor in that position against Newcastle last year. I think his strongest position has always been on the left side, like Terry at Chelsea. Fair enough but his best game also came on the right, against Russia the other week. I'd rather have that natural balance as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shillzz Posted September 27, 2011 Share Posted September 27, 2011 Nice return Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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