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Post by manulike on Aug 2, 2018 17:47:07 GMT
By all account Mitchell Clark is getting rave reviews at Villa and talk of promoting him to the seniors, after having a smashing pre-season out in Denmark. Was named in the the team of the tournament in the Hong Kong Sevens (football) back in May and even got a goal v DCFC last week. Not sure if seeing him as a natural replacement to Neil Taylor is a compliment to either or both ... theclaretandview.com/2018/08/01/mitch-clark-ahead-neil-taylor/ |
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Post by Deleted on Aug 2, 2018 18:44:33 GMT
Born: 13-3-1999 Versatile defender who has already turned out for Aston Villa seniors last season. Possibly right back is his prime position, but has played left back and on the left side of a back three for Villa seniors this pre-season. Steve Bruce had lots of encouraging platitudes to say of the lad, using the word "devilment". Robert Page may well have to make room for him in the u21s now and in most other generations probably would've been included at that level. If a candidate to be a Welsh international player has a twitter account, I always check their alleigence by having a look to see what they have to say during the summer of '16. Hopefully this saves this thread a few pages of defecting hyperbole......  |
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Post by chislenko on Aug 2, 2018 19:09:54 GMT
Does he have a semi on in that picture?
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Post by Deleted on Aug 2, 2018 19:15:12 GMT
Does he have a semi on in that picture? Semi finals innit. True Welshman |
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Post by zenith on Aug 2, 2018 23:16:25 GMT
I included him in my Championship players to watch thread, hopefully makes the bench at least this season for Villa.
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Post by Deleted on Aug 3, 2018 8:28:25 GMT
I included him in my Championship players to watch thread, hopefully makes the bench at least this season for Villa. Hoping his versatility makes this so Z. |
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Post by rushlegend on Aug 3, 2018 13:53:12 GMT
Does he have a semi on in that picture?
LOL!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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Post by Baxter Cymru on Aug 3, 2018 14:41:49 GMT
Born: 13-3-1999 Versatile defender who has already turned out for Aston Villa seniors last season. Possibly right back is his prime position, but has played left back and on the left side of a back three for Villa seniors this pre-season. Steve Bruce had lots of encouraging platitudes to say of the lad, using the word "devilment". Robert Page may well have to make room for him in the u21s now and in most other generations probably would've been included at that level. If a candidate to be a Welsh international player has a twitter account, I always check their alleigence by having a look to see what they have to say during the summer of '16. Hopefully this saves this thread a few pages of defecting hyperbole...... He vocally supported England on social media during the World Cup until a couple of fans including myself called him out. To my absolute amazement he inboxed me in twitter apologising if any offence had been caused saying he was always proud to play for Wales and that he had been very frustrated and angry that he had been left out of recent Wales youth squads. |
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Post by welshiron on Aug 3, 2018 16:57:38 GMT
Hopefully he can get a call up to the u21s.
Maybe his attitude has been wrong as he should be playing in his respective age group
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Post by Deleted on Aug 3, 2018 19:46:35 GMT
He vocally supported England on social media during the World Cup until a couple of fans including myself called him out. To my absolute amazement he inboxed me in twitter apologising if any offence had been caused saying he was always proud to play for Wales and that he had been very frustrated and angry that he had been left out of recent Wales youth squads. Interesting info on his frustration. Think he should really get a shot for the u21s if his Villa record is anything to go by. My feelings are if any one of Coxe, Norrington-Davies or Lewis get a lower league loan and first team football, I think they should make way in the u21s and give Clark the experience. Maybe one should make way anyway. Think all four are around the 19 mark. I have a couple of friends who I go to Wales games with who were pretty vocal about their support for England this WC. Which I reckon is fair enough given they are dual nationals. As am I, though I never support England. What matters for me is that players show enthusiasm for Wales... That said, if players are to ever to become a Welsh senior caps, they should be monogamous to Wales on social media for sure. |
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Post by CrackityJones on Aug 16, 2018 18:17:41 GMT
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Post by manulike on Sept 23, 2018 22:47:48 GMT
Mitch getting plenty of love from the PV fans ;-)
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Post by zenith on Oct 4, 2018 15:43:38 GMT
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Post by manulike on Oct 4, 2018 18:47:39 GMT
A little disappointed for him. Hope he has patience to prove Rob wrong and maybe jump right into the seniors in a couple of years :+)
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Post by zenith on Oct 4, 2018 21:45:19 GMT
A little disappointed for him. Hope he has patience to prove Rob wrong and maybe jump right into the seniors in a couple of years :+) Considering Coxe is suspended v Romania this was his chance to make the squad and he wasn’t picked. Also, they are not going to qualify so why not try something new? |
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Post by richierich333 on Oct 5, 2018 6:29:00 GMT
Poor from Page if it was his decision alone. At least try him before you decide he's not up to it but judging from his recent performance reviews I would say he would improve the squad not make it worse.
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Post by zenith on Oct 5, 2018 11:40:27 GMT
Seems Page has not done his research at all regarding Clark.
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Post by joseywales37 on Oct 5, 2018 12:07:35 GMT
I wonder how Page still got job sometimes tbh
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Post by marsvolta on Oct 5, 2018 18:57:51 GMT
Is there a reason why everyone is saying that Clark deserves a chance?
There are loads of other players not selected, Page cannot name everyone
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Post by mortillsy on Oct 5, 2018 19:49:40 GMT
Is there a reason why everyone is saying that Clark deserves a chance? There are loads of other players not selected, Page cannot name everyone Talented boy playing league football... and excelling. Highly thought of at Villa! Wales youth captain at U19’s ... has more experience playing senior football than Norrington-Davies, Aaron Lewis .. and Coxe (not available I know) |
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Post by zenith on Oct 5, 2018 23:12:36 GMT
Is there a reason why everyone is saying that Clark deserves a chance? There are loads of other players not selected, Page cannot name everyone Talented boy playing league football... and excelling. Highly thought of at Villa! Wales youth captain at U19’s ... has more experience playing senior football than Norrington-Davies, Aaron Lewis .. and Coxe (not available I know) Has more senior experience than all full-backs in the squad put together, apart from Ash Baker - who is seemingly injured but was still called up anyway. |
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Post by gaz on May 3, 2019 17:19:40 GMT
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Post by marsvolta on May 4, 2019 0:34:35 GMT
Big talk from his agent there. Not sure if it is his genuine belief or just sales talk to get him a new club. Be interesting to see where he goes from here as we had hopes for him at one time. Saying that, I remember Page left him out of a squad last year and some on here questioned that decision but that might have been the first sign that he wasn’t as good as some of us thought. |
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Post by fiveattheback on May 4, 2019 11:34:59 GMT
Over 40 appearances in League 2 at 19/20 would suggest he has some future in the game, but probably not at the highest level
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Post by gaz on May 5, 2019 0:12:34 GMT
Agree with both last comments that he’s had a decent season with a side but also that an agent could be too involved in his future. Hope it’s not the case 🤞
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Post by CrackityJones on Jul 29, 2019 12:05:58 GMT
Joined Leicester in a 3 year deal. Big move for the lad.
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Post by bale-droed on Jul 29, 2019 12:59:58 GMT
Where the fuck are these transfers coming from?
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Post by welshiron on Jul 29, 2019 13:16:12 GMT
That is good news , with mcquire leaving there may be an opportunity
3yr contract as well which shows they rate him
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Post by iot on Jul 29, 2019 14:59:22 GMT
weird, why would leicester rate him so highly when aston villa wanted to get rid, presumably he was on a very modest contract too (relatively speaking).
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Post by insertname on Jul 29, 2019 17:28:04 GMT
weird, why would leicester rate him so highly when aston villa wanted to get rid, presumably he was on a very modest contract too (relatively speaking). Why did they pay 12 million for Danny Ward and however much for James Lawrence? Both players who looked like speculative gambles at best and won't/didn't see much first team action. I suspect they've signed this lad on a free, probably not paying him a great deal and given themselves 3 years to send him on loan back to the level he had established himself at (league two) and develop a reasonable enough profile that a club in the Championship will pay a million or so for him. A modest outlay for potentially a decent return in a year or two. I would be surprised if he makes it to first team level with them seeing as Villa weren't interested. But then one man's lead etc... |
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