I said his touch was poor, but that's the first game in ages where that has been the case. I'm not one of these people who think people should get in on work-rate alone-his running off the ball was better than most (although he tired, not surprisingly given his closing down, sometimes in his own area!), he hit the woodwork (why do people ignore that?) and is not as useless as you seem to think. Given that was his worst distribution for some time, there were still 5 or 6 players on the pitch who were as bad or worse than him.
On reflection on February so far, he's started all but one game, Yeovil, can anyone say he's good enough to start ahead of talented midfielder such as Moussa? Has 1 assist this month, and his last goal was v Oldham, in my view, he doesn't warrant a starting place v Bournemouth, and neither do any of our strikers do really. I think he's at his most effective when he comes on as a sub and that's where he should be, people will argue Clarke needs a partner, but, Clarke scores regardless of formation and today, and in other games, we've seen him link up with a midfielder behind him, so it begs the question of, is he (Elliott) good enough to start, to that I'd answer, no.
He works hard, fair enough, that can only earn so much respect (over-respected by many CCFC fans) but he's a striker, and earns his money scoring goals, which he doesn't.
Elliott weren't great but Moussa was has been poor since MK Dons away.On reflection on February so far, he's started all but one game, Yeovil, can anyone say he's good enough to start ahead of talented midfielder such as Moussa? Has 1 assist this month, and his last goal was v Oldham, in my view, he doesn't warrant a starting place v Bournemouth, and neither do any of our strikers do really. I think he's at his most effective when he comes on as a sub and that's where he should be, people will argue Clarke needs a partner, but, Clarke scores regardless of formation and today, and in other games, we've seen him link up with a midfielder behind him, so it begs the question of, is he (Elliott) good enough to start, to that I'd answer, no.
He works hard, fair enough, that can only earn so much respect (over-respected by many CCFC fans) but he's a striker, and earns his money scoring goals, which he doesn't.
Despite the goals Clarke is awful in every other way, whereas sleeves has a great first touch, can link the play and can score goals (been unlucky last two home games with hitting the woodwork) he also has set up a fair few goals since getting into the team. Also arguably our best away performance this season at MK Dons saw sleeves start up front with Moussa in the hole due to DMC being suspended (one in eight for the super striker now) and he scored twice and held his own against to beefy centre halves. Lord knows carsley won't drop Clarke because he's 'scoring goals' but his all round play is to the detriment of the team and sleeves deserves a go on his own
Are you crazy? Elliot was the one who nearly scored from range but hit the post.
It's not just a question of is he good enough, if we are playing with 2 up front the question should be which strikers have we got that are better than him?
Elliott weren't great but Moussa was has been poor since MK Dons away.
Did you conveniently miss that Moussas only contribution yesterday was a 25 yard shot on the run that dribbled about 6 yards wide of the post?
If we decide to bring Moussa back in the side I would drop Sheff before Elliott
Did no one see him attempt to run with the ball then stand on it, trip and look an absolute fool. He is scoring but we are still missing endless chances which are costing us games
What bollox
Elliott hasn't played well since Oldham at home
You know what I said to mate when he hit the post? "That'll make up for a shit game with some people", you took the bait.
Yet all Moussa done when he came on was drag a long shot 6 yards wide when he shouldn't have shot and yet he played alright
You're incapable of giving an unbiased opinion
He's I'd starting to look more like ROD as the games go on, more than just his looks!
But if a headless chicken at time.
You can close down as many clearances as you like but if it doesn't end up with a goal to show for it, then as a striker you aren't really doing your job are you.
I did want him to do well when given the chance but it just doesn't seem to have worked out.
That's said, there are other players who are equally as 'headless chicken-like' in our squad
What is this constant criticism of Leon Clarke all about ? He's scoring every week ffs!. Thats a centre forwards job isqn't it ?
Despite the goals Clarke is awful in every other way, whereas sleeves has a great first touch, can link the play and can score goals (been unlucky last two home games with hitting the woodwork) he also has set up a fair few goals since getting into the team. Also arguably our best away performance this season at MK Dons saw sleeves start up front with Moussa in the hole due to DMC being suspended (one in eight for the super striker now) and he scored twice and held his own against to beefy centre halves. Lord knows carsley won't drop Clarke because he's 'scoring goals' but his all round play is to the detriment of the team and sleeves deserves a go on his own
Did no one see him attempt to run with the ball then stand on it, trip and look an absolute fool. He is scoring but we are still missing endless chances which are costing us games
He is our best player by a mile , he has 17 goals , he is doing his job most games , it's our shite defence that isn't
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What is this constant criticism of Leon Clarke all about ? He's scoring every week ffs!. Thats a centre forwards job isqn't it ?
he puts the ball in the net i grant you,but misses too many.his starting position for crosses is poor too,he is always at the far post,meaning the two centre half need to miss the ball for clarke to get it,cause he won't run towards it.but when he does he scores,he should do it everytime.and not physical enough
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