| Feel a bit sorry for Jack Clarke 07:43 - Mar 1 with 2686 views | Vic |
Kept out of the first 11 by Philogene. Now it seems that the arrival of Mehmeti might put him back to being a finisher again.
Assuming the Philogene gets fit and becomes the preferred starter again Im not sure where that leaves him. Very nice problem to have for McKenna! |  |
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| Feel a bit sorry for Jack Clarke on 07:57 - Mar 1 with 2461 views | muccletonjoe |
If Mehmeti can play across the front 3 positions , that 3 million looks like the best we have spent in a while |  | | |
| Feel a bit sorry for Jack Clarke on 07:58 - Mar 1 with 2459 views | Steve_M |
He will start Tuesday I’m sure, think today was just about giving his legs a rest. |  |
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| Feel a bit sorry for Jack Clarke on 08:04 - Mar 1 with 2401 views | quad |
Can Mehmeti play on the right?
Clarke, Nunez and Mehmeti would be interesting, with Burns to come on as an impact sub. |  | | |
| Feel a bit sorry for Jack Clarke on 08:10 - Mar 1 with 2332 views | Churchman |
| Feel a bit sorry for Jack Clarke on 07:58 - Mar 1 by Steve_M |
He will start Tuesday I’m sure, think today was just about giving his legs a rest. |
McKenna mentioned how much Clarke had played so you are right. |  | | |
| Feel a bit sorry for Jack Clarke on 08:25 - Mar 1 with 2214 views | itfcsuth |
| Feel a bit sorry for Jack Clarke on 08:04 - Mar 1 by quad |
Can Mehmeti play on the right?
Clarke, Nunez and Mehmeti would be interesting, with Burns to come on as an impact sub. |
No, completely different profile to what we look for on the right.
No one does it like Burns, but McAteer the nearest replica. |  | | |
| Feel a bit sorry for Jack Clarke on 08:39 - Mar 1 with 2099 views | EddyJ |
I thought the first half yesterday was our most comprehensive *team* performance of the season.
We looked much more cohesive with three "team" players behind the striker. They were looking to work together to create chances, rather than doing it all themselves like Clarke and Philogene tend to. They moved the ball faster.
Clarke was pretty subdued when he came on. After a run of form in January, he's been quiet for two or three games now.
Mehmeti coming inside from the left made much more space for Leif, giving him several good crossing opportunities.
I don't know where that leaves Clarke. Probably back in the starting XI on Tuesday. But I would like to see us use Mehmeti on the left again soon. | | | |
| Feel a bit sorry for Jack Clarke on 09:49 - Mar 1 with 1818 views | FrimleyBlue |
| Feel a bit sorry for Jack Clarke on 08:39 - Mar 1 by EddyJ |
I thought the first half yesterday was our most comprehensive *team* performance of the season.
We looked much more cohesive with three "team" players behind the striker. They were looking to work together to create chances, rather than doing it all themselves like Clarke and Philogene tend to. They moved the ball faster.
Clarke was pretty subdued when he came on. After a run of form in January, he's been quiet for two or three games now.
Mehmeti coming inside from the left made much more space for Leif, giving him several good crossing opportunities.
I don't know where that leaves Clarke. Probably back in the starting XI on Tuesday. But I would like to see us use Mehmeti on the left again soon. |
Clarke was frustrating again though when he came on
The positive side of what he bring is his ability to drive towards the box but he just never took a shot, the commentator kept saying on tele that it never opened for him, but it did, many opportunities to take a stab towards the far post. He seems to look for the cleanest opportunity to shoot.
apart from that he was ok overall
Mehmeti though definately made us the most balanced i've seen under this new group. It was like watching broady, davis and luongo. [Post edited 1 Mar 9:55]
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| Feel a bit sorry for Jack Clarke on 10:11 - Mar 1 with 1700 views | chicoazul |
I don’t expect us to leave our best attacker and top scorer out of the team for long. When Billy is back the two will rotate to good effect like they have all season. |  |
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| Feel a bit sorry for Jack Clarke on 10:11 - Mar 1 with 1694 views | billlm |
| Feel a bit sorry for Jack Clarke on 07:58 - Mar 1 by Steve_M |
He will start Tuesday I’m sure, think today was just about giving his legs a rest. |
Excactly what I thought with philligene out ges had to more than pull his weight since then,
Started every game apart from the cup one I think, |  | | |
| Feel a bit sorry for Jack Clarke on 10:11 - Mar 1 with 1703 views | DJR |
It is worth pointing out that Clarke was excellent when he came on. |  | | |
| Feel a bit sorry for Jack Clarke on 10:30 - Mar 1 with 1607 views | RonFearonsHair |
| Feel a bit sorry for Jack Clarke on 07:58 - Mar 1 by Steve_M |
He will start Tuesday I’m sure, think today was just about giving his legs a rest. |
Have a feeling that Mehmeti starting on the left was partly designed to allow Leif to get further forward into the space that Clarke would otherwise often occupy, allowing us to be a bit more adventurous and on the front foot. Certainly seemed that way in the first ten seconds of the game at least.
I would also expect Clarke to come back into the starting line-up on Tuesday. |  | | |
| Feel a bit sorry for Jack Clarke on 10:35 - Mar 1 with 1580 views | bazza |
Jack Clarke is a far better player with competition .we need players fighting for places, it’s currently working for hirst and azon, Clarke will benefit from mehmetti. We pretty much have cover now in every position, really like greaves as a left back option , .. I think this is what may drag us over the line if they all stay fit. Our squad depth is ridiculously good. |  | | |
| Feel a bit sorry for Jack Clarke on 10:37 - Mar 1 with 1559 views | FrimleyBlue |
| Feel a bit sorry for Jack Clarke on 10:11 - Mar 1 by chicoazul |
I don’t expect us to leave our best attacker and top scorer out of the team for long. When Billy is back the two will rotate to good effect like they have all season. |
Depends on what KM feels is the right balance for the side imo
If mehmeti on the left brings the best out of davis whilst he himself scores and assists and it brings positive results out of others, then we could see mehmeti there a fair bit. It also enables us to utilise he and nunez together.
Jayden and clarke have been excellent individual players and without their goals the season would look different. But we may have come across something that makes us tick more as an overall team over one that relies on goals from our left side.
More importantly tho it's another option and a very good one. | |
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| Feel a bit sorry for Jack Clarke on 11:21 - Mar 1 with 1442 views | GlasgowBlue |
He played nearly every minute of every game since Philogene injury and we have a fixture list of 8 games in 4 weeks. He's being managed. |  |
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| Feel a bit sorry for Jack Clarke on 11:24 - Mar 1 with 1428 views | Steve_M |
| Feel a bit sorry for Jack Clarke on 10:30 - Mar 1 by RonFearonsHair |
Have a feeling that Mehmeti starting on the left was partly designed to allow Leif to get further forward into the space that Clarke would otherwise often occupy, allowing us to be a bit more adventurous and on the front foot. Certainly seemed that way in the first ten seconds of the game at least.
I would also expect Clarke to come back into the starting line-up on Tuesday. |
It’s interesting how many options we have now in that three, especially once Philogene returns. Mehmeti might give us the flexibility to play two of those positions well in a way we’ve lacked since Omari left.
Leif definitely got forward a lot yesterday. Not sure his use of the ball was quite up to scratch. | |
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| Feel a bit sorry for Jack Clarke on 11:25 - Mar 1 with 1414 views | cbower |
| Feel a bit sorry for Jack Clarke on 07:58 - Mar 1 by Steve_M |
He will start Tuesday I’m sure, think today was just about giving his legs a rest. |
Yep, he looked tired at Watford. |  |
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| Feel a bit sorry for Jack Clarke on 11:27 - Mar 1 with 1389 views | TRUE_BLUE123 |
Loads of games for him to play. |  |
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| Feel a bit sorry for Jack Clarke on 11:45 - Mar 1 with 1284 views | chicoazul |
| Feel a bit sorry for Jack Clarke on 11:24 - Mar 1 by Steve_M |
It’s interesting how many options we have now in that three, especially once Philogene returns. Mehmeti might give us the flexibility to play two of those positions well in a way we’ve lacked since Omari left.
Leif definitely got forward a lot yesterday. Not sure his use of the ball was quite up to scratch. |
Very strong interest in Billy from Galatasaray in January so it’s possible Mehmeti may be his replacement | |
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| Feel a bit sorry for Jack Clarke on 13:47 - Mar 1 with 1027 views | Joey_Joe_Joe_Junior |
He will start Tuesday |  |
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| Feel a bit sorry for Jack Clarke on 16:51 - Mar 1 with 799 views | wischip |
Perhaps his big shorts needed a bit longer to dry after washing. |  | | |
| Feel a bit sorry for Jack Clarke on 17:11 - Mar 1 with 753 views | jas0999 |
| Feel a bit sorry for Jack Clarke on 07:57 - Mar 1 by muccletonjoe |
If Mehmeti can play across the front 3 positions , that 3 million looks like the best we have spent in a while |
Completely agree. He’s some player. Looks class wherever he’s playing. Fantastic finish yesterday. | | | |
| Feel a bit sorry for Jack Clarke on 18:33 - Mar 1 with 632 views | SamWhiteUK |
Odd OP. Because he didn't start one game after god knows how many on the trot and not being subbed, his place is a doubt? Our top scorer? Lol |  | | |
| Feel a bit sorry for Jack Clarke on 18:35 - Mar 1 with 621 views | pointofblue |
Agreed. I'm not sure if Nunez will start three in a row coming back from injury. I imagine Mehmeti will move across to the ten position with Clarke on the left. | |
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| Feel a bit sorry for Jack Clarke on 22:06 - Mar 1 with 375 views | Nutkins_Return |
Clarke will start next game.
I really think McKenna saw how Swansea play and that it would suit/allow the old Davis role of attacking space down the left.
Not really an option 70% of the time now for us as teams set up in low block.
Clarke needed a rest and tactically it was perfect. | |
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| Feel a bit sorry for Jack Clarke on 22:19 - Mar 1 with 340 views | FlittonBlue |
Going to need all the options between now and the end of the season - football (especially this team) is a squad game now and the desire to label someone as 'dropped' is more confrontational than accurate | | | |
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