Clark "clarko" Robertson

[barassie_afc]

Have we finally uncovered a full back that has positional sense and can actually tackle, I know he gave away a pen but he will learn.I was impressed with him

[sheepiekev]

Have we finally uncovered a full back that has positional sense and can actually tackle, I know he gave away a pen but he will learn.I was impressed with him

 

The jury is out I'd say.

Time will tell.

[Foster14]

Have we finally uncovered a full back that has positional sense and can actually tackle, I know he gave away a pen but he will learn.I was impressed with him

 

He is much improved on the youngster originally chucked in at the deep end. Bulked up and as you say, good positional sense. He did get caught out by Humphrey's pace when he came on, but then again most would, and there were a few times he combatted that by sitting off him and timing his tackle. If he continues as he is, he could become a good full back at this level.

[Roo]

The jury is out I'd say.

Time will tell.

 

Still at this stage for me - been disappointed in him as many times as I've been impressed by him. All for giving the lad a consistent run in the team though, and see what some experience adds

[sheepiekev]

Still at this stage for me - been disappointed in him as many times as I've been impressed by him. All for giving the lad a consistent run in the team though, and see what some experience adds

 

 

Yeh, I'd give him a run. Would rather see that than Considine or McArdle play there.

[Sandafc]

Thought he had a good game today although he did give away the pen.

[sheepiekev]

Thought he had a good game today although he did give away the pen.

 

And it was a pen, no need either, a bit naive.

Saw Arnason having a wee go at Robertson for it.

[Sheeptastic]

Wasn't convinced by him when he first broke through but now I think he has got the ability, just needs a bit of a time before he's the finished product.

 

Did well to not let his head drop after giving away the penalty.

[K-9]

Still far from convinced. But still young loon and still progressing well. Another who would benefit greatly from a reserve league.

[barassie_afc]

christ was trying to be positive lads

[Mikeyboy1903]

christ was trying to be positive lads

 

If we had Messi he'd still get pissed on by AFC fans

[OddJob]

I've said before that he's came on in leaps and bounds from last season and it seems to be continuing. Well done lad

[sheepiekev]

I've said before that he's came on in leaps and bounds from last season and it seems to be continuing. Well done lad

 

Maybe a run in the team will do him good and boost his confidence.

He has seemed like a bunny in the headlights in the past.

He has the attributes to be a decent full back, reasonably quick, and is tall, so wont get beaten at the back post. Needs to improve his decision making and distribution.

Maybe in time that will improve.

[Tord31]

Nae the finished article but hopefully he keeps improving with experience

[Miglo don]

I thought he was extremely competent today, unlucky with the penalty, will be very pleased to see him play at full back. Any young loon that is given a chance gets my vote. Same with megginson I would much rather see him in the team than uchechi and chillali.

[sheepiekev]

I thought he was extremely competent today, unlucky with the penalty, will be very pleased to see him play at full back. Any young loon that is given a chance gets my vote. Same with megginson I would much rather see him in the team than uchechi and chillali.

 

 

Think it's safe to say Uchechi & Chalali won't be seen any time soon...or Magennis.

Not even in the 16 today and that's us without Hughes, Rae, Milsom, Osborne.

[a don in oz]

I thought he was great today. Yes he gave away the penalty that was daft but immediately afterwards he had two great tackles, one a saving one in the penalty box. So he's made of sterner stuff than other players we have/had. No folding after a mistake.

 

 

 

 

 

[Sheeptastic]

Would be so refreshing to have a decent team of good young Scottish players promoted from within our own ranks and it seems to be gradually happening.

 

Pawlett, Robertson and Megginson definitely have a level of promise about them, they just need to receive good and sensible coaching so that it is not unfulfilled.

[minijc]

For a winger playing at full back he does well, as someone else mentioned he suffers from lack of a reserve league.

[V for Vendetta]

At the start of season he looked plain frightened. I recall Gonzales trying to use his full backs to distribute the ball against St Mirren early in the season and he quickly realised he couldn't do it as Foster looked like he was going to give it away every time and Robertson just hid - he didn't have the confidence to take the ball.

 

I'd say he was hugely improved from that point and is starting to look more like a player with each game.

 

I didn't realise he was converted winger either..

[beekay1943]

Having just come back from after a couple of consecutive injuries to his ankle and knee, I fully expected him to be struggling a little, or at least being a little cautious but was proved wrong. He gave his all and never shirked from any tackles, collecting a couple of painful bumps in the process. I was impressed by his overall performance although his lack of experience may have been the cause of his being "forced" into giving away the penalty due to Higdon deliberatley backing into him. Higdon did this throughout the game and gained a foul at almost every such encounter - unfortunately Robertson's was in the box. His head did not go down after this mistake but he continued to carry out his duties well and made several telling tackles.

 

Having followed Robertson's progress in the U-19s, I cannot understand the previous post claiming that he "hid" from throw-outs from the keeper. This has always been Robersons strong point - always making himself available for such throw-outs, although in previous seasons none were ever fortchcoming from Langfield who preferred to kick the ball into touch.

[RTYD]

Have we finally uncovered a full back that has positional sense and can actually tackle, I know he gave away a pen but he will learn.I was impressed with him

 

So was I and it's not the only game where he has looked assured either.

[V for Vendetta]

Having just come back from after a couple of consecutive injuries to his ankle and knee, I fully expected him to be struggling a little, or at least being a little cautious but was proved wrong. He gave his all and never shirked from any tackles, collecting a couple of painful bumps in the process. I was impressed by his overall performance although his lack of experience may have been the cause of his being "forced" into giving away the penalty due to Higdon deliberatley backing into him. Higdon did this throughout the game and gained a foul at almost every such encounter - unfortunately Robertson's was in the box. His head did not go down after this mistake but he continued to carry out his duties well and made several telling tackles.

 

Having followed Robertson's progress in the U-19s, I cannot understand the previous post claiming that he "hid" from throw-outs from the keeper. This has always been Robersons strong point - always making himself available for such throw-outs, although in previous seasons none were ever fortchcoming from Langfield who preferred to kick the ball into touch.

 

Well it was only something in one game - and could be something to do with the fact St Mirren were playing with proper wide players and pushing onto the full backs. As I said this was the first time I saw the lad and he has looked better with every game since IMO.

 

Agree with you on Langfield. Hopefully its something we'll see the team look to do more often and then Clark can thrive on the posession.

[King Street Loon]

It speaks volumes that he threw Robertson staright back in IMO.

 

He could easily have shuffled the backline and brought Mawene back, but he plumped for Robertson.

 

I've been unsure of the lad in previous games, but he doesn't let his head drop and he's steadily progressing.

Silly foul for the pen yesterday. Higdon totally suckered him.

But he'll learn.

[StandFree1982]

Thought he did very well considering it's his first game back and against the, non old firm, in-form team.

 

Mawene seems to be much better when playing infront of the back 4 as well. I'd use him there rather than being in the back 4 itself.

[Red Morning Light]

The pen was a pen, but looked like he was just slightly flat footed. Higdon backed into him and he grabbed him to stay on his feet. Will come on with experience though. One to hold onto for sure.

[afc_blockhead]

Thought he played well yesterday . Promising youngster for sure !

[Tord31]

Aye he's defo cemented his place in the squad.

 

Any other youngsters likely to make the step up to the first team squad in the summer? Is it a given that Shaunnessey and Low will be in and around first team next year?

[fine-n-dandy]

Aye he's defo cemented his place in the squad.

 

Any other youngsters likely to make the step up to the first team squad in the summer? Is it a given that Shaunnessey and Low will be in and around first team next year?

 

 

IF (big if) we somehow manage to secure Reynolds long term & maybe also McArdle, then Shaugnessey (excuse spelling) will be struggling to get near the first team, what with Considine & Anderson also.