Bad mistake there alright. I noticed Vlaar is the captain so presumably he will be preferred to Clark when Dunne is back.
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Bad mistake there alright. I noticed Vlaar is the captain so presumably he will be preferred to Clark when Dunne is back.
Have not seen much of Villa this season other than highlights really. But unfortunately what I have seen of Clark hasnt been impressive. He is young and learning his trade etc and he would be very beneficial to him if he was partnered by someone with the experience and leadership of Dunne. But as its centre half, its not the position that you can get away with many mistakes and he has made a few already.
Just called into the squad to replace St Ledger
So Clark's finally in, all of his fan club on here should be happy now:rolleyes: Can't think of many other omissions to get riled over for rest of week so chill lads, sure we'll be grand as long as it keeps raining cats and dogs...Quote:
Originally Posted by Noelys Guitar
After being favoured to Clark at centre-half a few weeks ago, is Alex Pearce already out of favour with Trap then?
I dont think Pearce is in favour at Reading, just now, maybe that swung it.Quote:
Originally Posted by DannyInvincible
Also, I think it was right for Trap to have a look at Pearce. It's not necessarily being favoured, though he probably was!
If Ward is in anyone can get in. So let's have a look at Clark. For the record, Wilson should be the left back. And if Trap doesn't play him against Germany (that is a highly rated Premier League defender) instead of a lower level Championship and international failure, in Ward, then all respect for him is gone. I mean what more evidence does Trap need about Ward's ability or lack of?Quote:
Originally Posted by Grafter
Don't want to open the 'best position' can of worms (it's centre back, 100 per cent) but he's got a versatility which could, for instance, free up Wilson to play centre mid.Quote:
Originally Posted by DannyInvincible
Or Clark will be preferred ahead of Dunne.Quote:
Originally Posted by the bear
Wasn't playing today or on the bench for Villa Is he injured or what??
Ya he was doubtful for the game. I think it may have been his groin or something
BBC reported that he was an injury doubt for the game,
it didn't say when he picked it up.
This could go in any one of a number of threads. Aiadan O'Hara in The Indo saying that the less you play for Ireland the better you become!
http://www.independent.ie/sport/socc...e-3266729.html
Probably deserves a mention for what seems to have been an impressive performance at centre back on Saturday. I'm sure he'll come up more potent attacks than Sunderland, for whom Demba Ba was their only scorer in October!! - but still good to see.
From Sky Sports - Sunderland 0-1 Aston Villa
Best of the Match
- Man of the match: It's a toss up between Villa's Ciaran Clark, Ashley Westwood and Barry Bannan - who were all outstanding - but the latter gets it for his calm and composed display in the middle of the park.
CD obviously missed that game.
Tomorrow will be a great test for Clark against an inform united strikeforce in RVP and Rooney.
Will also be a good chance for people on here who has seen little enough of him make a more informed assessment.
When will you be back in the team Stephen?Quote:
Originally Posted by Manblue
Last week mate :)Quote:
Originally Posted by Colbert Report
Some very good blocks and interceptions from Clark in the first half hour against Arsenal. Looking the more assured CB beside his more experienced partner Vlaar.