Jack Clarke. Yes or No?

See we’re linked with Jack Clarke.
No disrespect intended but he’s a definite ‘no thanks’ from me. Bad move for both the player and DCFC.
Not doubting his ability at all, but signing Clarke would, by definition, be a short term move and as a 19 year old wide-man from Leeds - unless he gets off to an absolute flyer - he’s likely to be destroyed by the toxicity and negativity which current inhabits far too much of Pride Park.
We need a couple of seen it all before ‘warriors’ imo, to provide the steel and gumption to bring our own youngsters on.

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Originally Posted by ramAnag

See we’re linked with Jack Clarke.
No disrespect intended but he’s a definite ‘no thanks’ from me. Bad move for both the player and DCFC.
Not doubting his ability at all, but signing Clarke would, by definition, be a short term move and as a 19 year old wide-man from Leeds - unless he gets off to an absolute flyer - he’s likely to be destroyed by the toxicity and negativity which current inhabits far too much of Pride Park.
We need a couple of seen it all before ‘warriors’ imo, to provide the steel and gumption to bring our own youngsters on.

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Agree with you RA wrong player and wrong time , one wrong cross and he would get crucified at the moment especially being ex Leeds ,We've seen what happened to Paterson being an ex dog . Talented lad I was reading about him on the Leeds website last week ,He's been getting race reviews for their U23 side ,some saying he was unplayable But your right we need players who don't give a suck about the crowd at the moment

such as Scott Sinclair?

Only seen Jack Clarke play a few times and thought he was brilliant. Quick and can find his man, I think he is better than anything we've got so it's a yes from me.

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Originally Posted by Geoff Parkstone

such as Scott Sinclair?

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Yes if you want. Pretty sure somebody who has played many Glasgow derbies at Ibrox ain't going to be bothered about a few moaners in the East Stand

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Originally Posted by Manofpride

Only seen Jack Clarke play a few times and thought he was brilliant. Quick and can find his man, I think he is better than anything we've got so it's a yes from me.

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MoP I've only seen him when we played Leeds at Elland Rd looked a very good player ,took Max Lowe to the cleaners He's still only 19 and played only 21 games including 9starts But if Pottachino bought him he's going to be good Wouldn't be disappointed if we got him just think in our position maybe need more experience

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Originally Posted by mistaram

MoP I've only seen him when we played Leeds at Elland Rd looked a very good player ,took Max Lowe to the cleaners He's still only 19 and played only 21 games including 9starts But if Pottachino bought him he's going to be good Wouldn't be disappointed if we got him just think in our position maybe need more experience

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Would like to agree with the experience aspect but our experienced players have been an absolute disgrace this season, we can all call Keogh but he never let us down in the wanting to win and give everything for the club stakes. When I look at us play and lose the ball it looks like the players are on 50 fags a day. They look so unfit and give in far to easily.
I honestly see players in pub teams give more than this shower. Boot camp is needed. IMO like

This is the reason I'm against Cocu, players don't seem drilled or fit. His appearance can't help much either. He's unkempt, trampish at times hands in pockets and looks about as excited as a Forest fan when we win!

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Originally Posted by Manofpride

Would like to agree with the experience aspect but our experienced players have been an absolute disgrace this season, we can all call Keogh but he never let us down in the wanting to win and give everything for the club stakes. When I look at us play and lose the ball it looks like the players are on 50 fags a day. They look so unfit and give in far to easily.
I honestly see players in pub teams give more than this shower. Boot camp is needed. IMO like

This is the reason I'm against Cocu, players don't seem drilled or fit. His appearance can't help much either. He's unkempt, trampish at times hands in pockets and looks about as excited as a Forest fan when we win!

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Can't argue with any of that really I think our first signing should be a new fitness coach , as you say they don't even look fit .All most teams need to do to beat us is work harder and run harder simple I've never said a word against Keogh always supported him . What has gone is just sad for him and the club obviously more than any of us know Just agree Cocu has got really scruffy since he first came , but if he has the success that scruffy bogger at WBA gets i won't complain

[QUOTE=Manofpride;39396934] They look so unfit and give in far to easily.
I honestly see players in pub teams give more than this shower. Boot camp is needed. IMO like

His appearance can't help much either. He's unkempt, trampish at times hands in pockets...[QUOTE]

Blimey MoP...have you had a look at that Prime Minister you love so much recently? Looks as if he needs help dressing and has never even seen a comb...’trampish’ doesn’t begin to cover the scruffy sod and he’s a national leader - allegedly - not just a football manager.

Couldn’t care less if Cocu’s beard is a little untidy at times, but the fitness thing is curious. I agree about many of the ‘senior’ players and I know it’s been a horrible season, but against Wednesday recently we were loads stronger than them in the final quarter, we kept fighting at Reading - admittedly to no avail - and we were the ones with the 93rd minute equaliser on Boxing Day.

[QUOTE=ramAnag;39397119][QUOTE=Manofpride;39396934] They look so unfit and give in far to easily.
I honestly see players in pub teams give more than this shower. Boot camp is needed. IMO like

His appearance can't help much either. He's unkempt, trampish at times hands in pockets...

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Blimey MoP...have you had a look at that Prime Minister you love so much recently? Looks as if he needs help dressing and has never even seen a comb...’trampish’ doesn’t begin to cover the scruffy sod and he’s a national leader - allegedly - not just a football manager.

Couldn’t care less if Cocu’s beard is a little untidy at times, but the fitness thing is curious. I agree about many of the ‘senior’ players and I know it’s been a horrible season, but against Wednesday recently we were loads stronger than them in the final quarter, we kept fighting at Reading - admittedly to no avail - and we were the ones with the 93rd minute equaliser on Boxing Day.

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RA sorry can't agree we don't look fit compared to other teams As regards the Wednesday game don't forget they ran us ragged first half They just sat in last half an hour with their 1-0 lead We kept going at Reading because we were down to 10 we bought on Sibley for his legs we were 2-0 down the game was gone and we were not carrying Martin😊 It may not just be a fitness issue it maybe a confidence thing as well As for our PM if you elect a clown expect a circus , shouldn't think he's bothered he's flown to Mystique for his holidays . Doing his bit for the climate change he was so concerned about during the election