Billy Clarke

There's a rumour floating about in the rags that Liverpool are going to bid 1.6 million for Clarke in January. I know what people think of the tabloaids on this site but there's usually some amount of truth in their football gossip.

If it is true I'd rather see him stay at Ipswich for another season or two to see if he can establish himself as a regular scorer in the Championship before trying to move onto a Premiership team.

Check this link for info:

http://forums.thisisanfield.com/view...a7d5ae970144eb

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Originally Posted by Tuff Paddy

Liverpool wreck strikers. He needs a move to Anfield like he needs a hole in his head. Stay at Ipswich son and keep playing and learning.

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I agree. I think this kid has lots of potential though. He looks to be more of a Kevin Doyle sort of striker (fast, skillful) than an out and out goalscorer. He was possibly the main star of the Ipswich FA Youth Cup winning team of 2005 (which also featured Garvan and Supple) though he did get injured and missed the final.

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Originally Posted by youngirish

He was possibly the main star of the Ipswich FA Youth Cup winning team of 2005 (which also featured Garvan and Supple) though he did get injured and missed the final.

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Along with Cathal Lordan, who scored the two goals in the first leg of the final and is now with the Cork City FC U21 squad.
Theo Walcott was playing for Southampton in that game.

I would love if he signed for liverpool!

Wouldn't read too much into it. Sure Arsenal were linked to Bowditch when he burston to the scene last year... and he's no where to be seen now.

Liverpool would ruin him. Stay at Ipswich and get a bit more experience. Sitting on the Liverpool bench would do him no good at all.

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Originally Posted by Donal81

Sitting on the Liverpool bench would do him no good at all.

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if even the bench

Liverpool would only want him as cover if Crouch and Garcia and Fowler and Bellamy got injuries ... he wouldn't get anywhere near their first team sadly.

Is there two Billy Clarkes?? I see one came off the bench for Ipswich today on 90 mins (on SKY and Soccernet)

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Originally Posted by dr_peepee

Is there two Billy Clarkes?? I see one came off the bench for Ipswich today on 90 mins (on SKY and Soccernet)

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That one is Billy Clark and is English
http://www.itfc.co.uk/page/Academy/0...435328,00.html

The irish billy clarke plays for Blackpool now, regular bench warmer. 2 goals this season but then he was injured for 3 months or something

Dont think he'll be moving to Liverpool any time soon..... although if Ngog can play first team there anything is possible!!!!

Picked up a knee injury and will be out two to three months
http://www.blackpoolfc.co.uk/page/Ne...098243,00.html

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Originally Posted by theworm2345

Picked up a knee injury and will be out two to three months
http://www.blackpoolfc.co.uk/page/Ne...098243,00.html

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Looks like it's worse than originally feared. Talk of him missing the entire season now.

http://www.guardian.co.uk/football/2...ke-knee-injury

Horrible luck, was looking forward to seeing the lad in action in the PL.

Back in light training
http://www.skysports.com/story/0,195...764564,00.html

Hopefully he gets a few games before the end of the season

AFAIR he was omitted from Blackpool's squad list, so I think he'll have to go out on loan if he wants to play before the end of the season

Billy Clarke made his comeback as a second half substitute in a reserve game against Wolves last night, Nathan Rooney scored for Wolves in a 2-1 win: http://www.blackpoolfc.co.uk/page/Ne...327468,00.html

Clarke considering loan move to the MLS this summer to work on his fitness: http://www.skysports.com/story/0,195...859617,00.html

You know, Billy, there's another league that runs on a summer schedule...

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Originally Posted by Charlie Darwin

You know, Billy, there's another league that runs on a summer schedule...

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Russia? That's moving to a winter season though. ;)

The MLS only allows an overseas player in onloan if there's an option to buy, or if the player will stay for the full MLS season. So, a loan just to get fitness with intent to return for English preseason, is not an option.

Scored today in Blackpool's 2-1 loss to Oldham, glad to see he's back

Scored for Crawley late on to equalise against Aldershot

Questionable penalty after Alan McCormack was adjudged to have brought down a Crawley player in the box. Clarke smashes it straight down the middle to make it 1-0.

Brilliant goal by Clarke yesterday to win the game 1-0 for Crawley. Think it's his 13th of the season. Good to see him doing well.

signed for Bradford City: http://www.bradfordcityfc.co.uk/news...e-1697041.aspx

interview with football express about Bradford's cup run: http://www.footballexpressnews.com/1...run-and-more/#

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Still only 27, what ambitions do you have for the future, I mean obviously playing in the Championship again would be up their wouldn’t it? I would love to play at the top level again, short term, I would love to get promoted and play in the Championship with Bradford. My dream is to play for Ireland, I loved playing for U21’s and it would be my dream to represent my country.

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First goal since his recent move to Charlton, coming on as a sub to equalise against Exeter - I make that ten goals by Irish players tonight - a big improvement over Saturday

Our for nine months after tearing his cruciate: https://www.cafc.co.uk/news/view/5a3...-ending-injury

Brief update on Clarke's progress: https://www.cafc.co.uk/news/view/5af...e-pencilled-in

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Billy Clarke is also progressing well with his ongoing strength exercises. It is hoped that he could start some outdoor running drills next week, if planned strength tests show that he has enough strength and control in his left knee.
All being well, the Addicks’ number 10 should be involved in the conditioning elements of the squad’s pre-season preparations, though he will not be ready for a full return to match-play until the beginning of September.

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Off the bench yesterday against Mansfield in the Cup for his first appearance since last December

Gone back to Bradford City: https://www.bbc.com/sport/football/4...48984678758-sa