Concerns Re: Leon Clarke's Long-Term Fitness

[Grappler]

I'm afraid after a fruitless post match visit to the Copthorne to shake Kevin McCabes hand, I can only run to a Valpolicella Ripasso tonight. The Brunello stays where it is until promotion is assured and the fizzy French stuff awaits confirmation of the title.

I was in Paris last night pal, and had fizzy then (work related, apologies) but keep yours on ice for the big day, then invite me round.......

 

[Sean Thornton]

I was in Paris last night pal, and had fizzy then (work related, apologies) but keep yours on ice for the big day, then invite me round.......

Never apologise for drinking champagne! Especially in Paris.

 

[Grappler]

Never apologise for drinking champagne! Especially in Paris.

To be fair, it was a nice drink!

 

[Bartleby]

It was great to see Leon get on the score sheet tonight and I'm happy for him.

I have some concerns about him though. When you see him from the side you will notice that when he is standing straight up his upper back is often bent forward very harshly so that his head is about a foot further forward than the rest of his body. Has anyone else noticed this?

I was watching him tonight and i am concerned about his posture as I feel it is very likely to cause him serious back problems in the future.

I wanted to take a picture so i could show everyone but I couldn't take it in time as he always changed position too quickly but here are some examples I have found:

Just watched the interview he did and saw those straps on his shoulders. I thought why is he wearing that backpack again? I noticed that once before, then the penny dropped - must be some sort of posture correction appliance.

 

[SwissBlade]

I think big Leon has some circulation issues, doesn't he wear gloves for every game.

If he wears gloves today i'll be convinced

 

[Bladesman]

I think big Leon has some circulation issues, doesn't he wear gloves for every game.

If he wears gloves today i'll be convinced

Only world class strikers wear gloves.

 

[SwissBlade]

Only world class strikers wear gloves.

They don't.

 

[LJBlade]

My only concern with Leon Clarke long term is that he will be playing for us in the Championship next season.

We definitely need to sign at least a couple of strikers for next season and get rid of McNulty, Done, Clarke and Hanson.

If he's playing it means he's doing well, otherwise Wilder wouldn't be picking him.