Leighton Clarkson

[Matt Armstrong's Dog]

39 minutes ago, minijc said:

It's really not as simple as that, teams know we'll look to get him and Duk on the ball as quickly as possible so they cut off the supply and sometimes double up on them.  

That's spot on min in terms of simplicity. However, that's were a bit of football intelligence (love the film I.D.) and nous should come into his mindset to rise above that.

[Matt Armstrong's Dog]

41 minutes ago, slippers said:

Your a hard man to please Matty. The guys head and shoulder above anyone at the club technically. Someone that can unlock defences with 1 pass are the players you pay big money for. 

True min but I expect him to have a bit more to his game in terms of class, running off the ball, and being more involved in matches.

[slippers]

4 minutes ago, Parklife said:

We'd be better off paying £1m.

Hopefully you're not Gunner. 

We would be but doubt that would be enough without a big wedge of a sell on. 

[Matt Armstrong's Dog]

42 minutes ago, WesthillWanderersFC said:

Not if the defenders are instructed to do it, which it appears they are. 

Game plans are there to be flexed. Why would a manager set out his team whereby he more or less isolates his midfield and flair players?

I know it happens but it shouldn't.

[slippers]

1 minute ago, Matt Armstrong's Dog said:

True min but I expect him to have a bit more to his game in terms of class, running off the ball, and being more involved in matches.

I haven’t managed to get to much games this season but 1 thing that did surprise me when watching him live was his energy and breaking up play. 

[Matt Armstrong's Dog]

1 minute ago, slippers said:

I haven’t managed to get to much games this season but 1 thing that did surprise me when watching him live was his energy and breaking up play. 

If can do that in games when we are up against it and losing, then all the better.

Granted he does it in games we are doing well in but not in the matches where we need players to step it up.

[Matt Armstrong's Dog]

4 minutes ago, Sooper-hanz said:

He’s still a kid and learning,MAD. For me he’s a naturally talented footballer and has an instinct and an awareness for a pass that you can’t teach. Neither Ramadani, McRorie, Shinnie etc could see and play some of the passes he does. 

Maybe but to me he really needs to raise his game to a higher level consistently.

[GeorgeStreetReds]

He must be finished his sesh in Ibiza by now. Come on min.

[Matt Armstrong's Dog]

24 minutes ago, Sooper-hanz said:

That should come with a second season of playing every week 👍

If he does improve the parts of his game that require it and it happens to be with AFC, then that'll be magic.👍

[Chester Don]

If we can get Clarkson I genuinely think he will be one of our best signings since the likes of Nicholas, Schnelders and Gillhaus, right up there with the best over the past 30 years or so.  The lad has an inert ability, that with refinement can make him an absolute star in the future.  Duk, Miovski and Roos also been fabulous, if we can pull this off this would be a great coup and we start to look like a very good team indeed.  Pollock and Scales next please. 

[GeorgeStreetReds]

7 minutes ago, Chester Don said:

If we can get Clarkson I genuinely think he will be one of our best signings since the likes of Nicholas, Schnelders and Gillhaus, right up there with the best over the past 30 years or so.  The lad has an inert ability, that with refinement can make him an absolute star in the future.  Duk, Miovski and Roos also been fabulous, if we can pull this off this would be a great coup and we start to look like a very good team indeed.  Pollock and Scales next please. 

Gillhaus was a proven Dutch international when we signed him. Calm down 

 

And Pollok won’t be back.

[Russell]

Just now, GeorgeStreetReds said:

Gillhaus was a proven Dutch international when we signed him. Calm down 

Not Clarkson's fault he's nae Dutch

[GeorgeStreetReds]

Just now, Russell said:

Not Clarkson's fault he's nae Dutch

Who’s fault is it then?

[pocrawred]

6 hours ago, Snelders Snottters 89 said:

I think Clarksons making his mind up today'  decision tomorrow is what I'm hearing 

https://twitter.com/AcadWatch/status/1668873862027653123

[Hoppy]

 

[strachanmcgheegoal]

15 year stint.  How old is he?

[aberdeen1970]

Just now, strachanmcgheegoal said:

15 year stint.  How old is he?

12

[GeorgeStreetReds]

23 minutes ago, pocrawred said:

https://twitter.com/AcadWatch/status/1668873862027653123

So he’s leaving on a permanent basis. At least we know that much.

[milne_afc]

I have 436 pounds waiting here for the Dons if they can pull this off.

[Russell]

3 minutes ago, milne_afc said:

I have 436 pounds waiting here for the Dons if they can pull this off.

You're offering up your ma?

[Bournemouth Gee]

Goldzone

[Big Hat Logan]

If we do sign him then the rest of the signings need to be spot on. He thrives in a relatively fluid attacking role with balls to feet. If we end up bringing in a load of hoofballers then he would be as well staying at Liverpool reserves or whatever. 
 

if we get the signings right then he will be instrumental in our season.

[milne_afc]

29 minutes ago, Russell said:

You're offering up your ma?

That’s quite offensive.

[Big Hat Logan]

6 minutes ago, milne_afc said:

That’s quite offensive.

It’s in very poor taste.

[Russell]

8 minutes ago, milne_afc said:

That’s quite offensive.

I apologize for any offense Mr Gerry Adams

[G31DON]

1 hour ago, Matt Armstrong's Dog said:

If he does improve the parts of his game that require it and it happens to be with AFC, then that'll be magic.👍

I know where you're coming from about drifting in and out of games, but as the season progressed he became much more involved. As Sooper-hanz said, playing real football rather than reserves has brought his game on more and more. Could be a special player at our level, we've not had someone who can split the defence with one pass for a very long time. 

[The Lighthouse]

59 minutes ago, G31DON said:

I know where you're coming from about drifting in and out of games, but as the season progressed he became much more involved. As Sooper-hanz said, playing real football rather than reserves has brought his game on more and more. Could be a special player at our level, we've not had someone who can split the defence with one pass for a very long time. 

Totally agree.

Will be interesting to see how ambitious Aberdeen are.

[maryhilldon]

2 hours ago, G31DON said:

I know where you're coming from about drifting in and out of games, but as the season progressed he became much more involved. 

Absolutely. Once Robson took charge he was getting right in about it. Definitely started doing a lot more off the ball.

[Dandyesque]

3 minutes ago, maryhilldon said:

Absolutely. Once Robson took charge he was getting right in about it. Definitely started doing a lot more off the ball.

Robson built his transition exploiting tactics around Clarkson and his passing range.

He'd be a huge signing in terms of how we play. 

[pocrawred]

DC has to go for it wi Clarkson. The extra season ticket sales after he signs will pay his wages.