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ok I'll be more carefulQuote:
Originally Posted by tetsujin1979
I didn't see the game but Lewis is generally quality.Quote:
Originally Posted by Bielsa´s irish
this guy did everything wrong, until Bruce got tired replaced after 50 minutes, bad positioning, awful centering to the box, was a liability, ....worst player on the pitchQuote:
Originally Posted by Charlie Darwin
Probably just a bad game then. I'd say he's the best granny-ruler the north have got in years, probably since Maik Taylor.Quote:
Originally Posted by Bielsa´s irish
I like Lewis but he was switched off today and at fault for West Brom’s goal. Clark was solid but quite frankly West Brom didn’t push him enough to elicit a “world class” performance.
Clark is definitely among our better defenders though and is good with the ball at his feet. If we’re playing four at the back for World Cup qualifying and plan to proceed with this play out from the back system, an Egan-Clark central partnership might be our best bet.
Newcastle's result stats are better when Clark starts. As for Jamal Piaras Lewis, at 22 he may yet develop into a safe full-back. As a wing-back, he is showy but 80% of the time he turns back and no useful cross or pass ensues.
world class performance again great gutsy leadership so far
Thought Clark was very good tonight
Is Duffys place ( Irish Team ) under pressure ~ ~ It probably should be.
Egan's place is under pressure too. Clark has been great this year and very good tonight as well.
Would add a calm presence as well as a left sided option too.
He was very good tonight, yep. Great man marking job a few times on Salah and had a great headed effort saved by Alisson.
Crystal Palace interested in Londoner Clark; Bruce hoping to offer a good enough contract to keep him(InsideFutbol.com, 4 Jan.)
Underrated and unappreciated player by Irish fans. Would make a good captain in Coleman's absence. Our strongest defence (currently) would be O'Shea-Egan-Clark, with Stevens and Doherty the wing-backs in 3-5-2 format. All proven players, all in EPL. Unlikely I know (3-5-2), Kenny appears superglued to 433 or 442.
He's had moments where he's lost his composure (Belgium in the Euros being one that springs to mind, Sweden in the Euros to a lesser extent) and made rash decisions.
i think he's a more mature player now.
Two year contract extension for Clark at Newcastle: https://www.nufc.co.uk/news/latest-n...st-james-park/
Needs four more appearances in the Premier League to pass Steven Reid as the Irish player with the 30th most appearances in the PL
shickingly announced to be playing as a right side center back today vs Chelsea. Could replace Duffy there
Yeah I'm sure it'll be plastered all over the front page news in Argentina tomorrow and the fallout of the announcement will reverberate for months to come across South America.
He's playing on the left though with Lascelles on the right.
how did he do? other than losing 2-0?
He was fine tonight I thought. The least of Newcastle's issues.
Clark was solid and has been good all year. I'm probably biased as a Newcastle fan but he's always done great for the club and his new deal reflects that.
If he's fit then he's our best centre back. It's a no brainer to start him with the injury and form problems to consider.
It's an unproven duo but I'd go for O'Shea and Clark. With Doherty/Coleman and Stevens, then that's a legit Premier League back 4.
I agree. Best case scenario for me would be three CBs (O'Shea-Egan-Clark). But that's a no-no for Kenny. So, if Egan is out, it should be Clark-O'Shea. I feel sorry for Shane Duffy, but on current form and strategy his inclusion could backfire badly. If Kenny had the balls to drop Coleman he'll surely drop Duffy. We'll be under the pump in Belgrade - the last thing we need is a slow CB with the wobbles.Quote:
Originally Posted by ColourfulPeanut
Starts today against Aston Villa. Jeff Hendrick on the bench. Surely, if fit, Clark must start against Serbia?
Completely. But you never know. He might stick with duffy and go with o shea as he knows what he gives etcQuote:
Originally Posted by Colbert Report
Nightmare own goal for Clark, who failed to close down Watkins and ended up scoring a bizarre own goal from a header that went off his knee and into the top corner.
A bit harsh on Clark. Excellent otherwise.Quote:
Originally Posted by Colbert Report
He did lose Watkins to be fair, but it was great movement.
Strong game for Clark. I’d call the own goal unlucky as much as anything.
Interesting/provocative blog (14 March) on NUFCBlog.co.uk 'The unsung heroes of the Mike Ashley era', i.e. the last 14 years. Manager, starting 11 plus subs.
Manager = Chris Hughton (NUFC were 14th in the PL when he was sacked), Centre-back = Ciaran Clark, Leon Best and Daryl Murphy among the 5 subs.
Clark seems the fall guy for poor distribution against Luxembourg. I disagree - he was constantly forced into poor-percentage passes by static and predictable midfielders easily covered by Luxembourg. And, dutifully, he avoided the hoof.
Yeah, I know, 24 hours to provide stats. Pass.
Here you go: https://www.whoscored.com/Matches/15...and-Luxembourg
WhoScored say Clark completed 86.4% of his 81 passes
Stevens at 76.3%. That was where I felt the blame should be.Quote:
Originally Posted by tetsujin1979
Thanks for that. So you agree?Quote:
Originally Posted by tetsujin1979
Left on the bench for today's draw with Spurs. Same with Hendrick.
It wouldn't surprise if Clark retired from international football after the qualifiers (if we don't qualify!). Egan looks a walk-up start and Kenny is likely to favour O'Shea alongside. Nathan Collins will also be a factor. Clark is experienced, dedicated and a proven PL defender. He's (in my always humble opinion) surprisingly undervalued by Irish fans.
It'd be a pity to have to lean on the younger lads too much in the short term, as good as O'Shea seems to be and however promising a few others may be. At a minimum, Clark's experience is important in a squad. Egan won't necessarily be fit for every game as we've seen.
Every right to be disappointed at squad omission. EPL player, experienced and reliable. Other than defence it's a threadbare panel but desperate situations beget desperate measures - I would have considered O'Shea or Clark for a defensive midfield role, especially in Portugal. Unfortunately, lateral thinking is foreign to the manager.
Maybe clark is the anti vaxer. Who knowsQuote:
Originally Posted by Snapshot
Can't understand the logic of bringing two uncapped centre backs ahead of him for these games, it feels like Kenny is trying to get fired sometimes. Realistically I can't see both Collins and Omobamidele playing, so why not leave one with the Under 21s and bring in Clark's experience as cover in the senior squad in case any of our first choice centre backs get injured.
If he isnt vaccinated he cant come. Kenny was clear that someone has chosen not to get the jab. It might not be Clark but his exclusion is bizarre even for skQuote:
Originally Posted by Eirambler