Is he good enough though?

[zablade]

 

[Bladesman]

But but his legs have gone...

 

[Houston_Blade]

Has Jade got a job at Sky Bet?

 

[Harry's Game]

Leon Clarke is far far better... clearly. Sharp only getting praise cos he’s a “fan favourite” only in S2. Wibble wibble

 

[Blend-it-like-Harris]

Beating Heart..... sideline at your peril

 

[BigBed]

Should be starting after today's performance, it's Clarke that should be on the bench at the min!

 

[Esablade]

Yes. He is.

 

[DronnieBlade]

Only in S2 would the 2nd most consistent / prolific goal scorer in the country over the last 3 years (yes that’s last / most recent / not living in a golden patch 10 years ago) be awarded the embarrassing levels of credit that this lad gets.

UTB

 

[BladeInIreland]

Great squad player, nothings changed.

 

[mattbianco1]

Love to see Leon's stats

 

[DronnieBlade]

Great squad player, nothings changed.

Assuming you have zero appreciation of what he ACTUALLY contributes.

Consistently.

Your sole consolation is that you are not alone !!

UTB

 

[super_pig]

reminds me of the squabbles about king keith edwards back in the day
‘all he does is score’ .. comical

 

[Cerberus Blade]

But but his legs have gone...

His but will go next!

 

[Pinchy]

Well. he was in the right place at the right time for his goal. That's vital. It's a real talent and not to be underestimated. He contributed very little apart from that. He rarely does. Consistently.

 

[LJBlade]

Love to see Leon's stats

Why does there have to be a comparison between the two? Why does it have to be one or the other?

Can we not just appreciate the fact that they both bring positives to our team?

 

[diplomat]

Well. he was in the right place at the right time for his goal. That's vital. It's a real talent and not to be underestimated. He contributed very little apart from that. He rarely does. Consistently.

Got to disagree. Sometimes yes, but not rarely.

 

[BladeInIreland]

Assuming you have zero appreciation of what he ACTUALLY contributes.

Consistently.

Your sole consolation is that you are not alone !!

UTB

I appreciate it, that's why I think he's a great squad player.

 

[S64 Blade]

If he plays most games this season, he gets 20+ goals. It’s that simple

 

[DronnieBlade]

I appreciate it, that's why I think he's a great squad player.

And your use of the 2 words “squad player” as opposed to regular starter should draw precisely what conclusion of your view ??

Your words, not mine .

UTB

 

[super_pig]

And your use of the 2 words “squad player” as opposed to regular starter should draw precisely what conclusion of your view ??

Your words, not mine .

UTB

he is being derogatory .. perhaps he thinks it’s too subtle for us?

 

[BladeInIreland]

And your use of the 2 words “squad player” as opposed to regular starter should draw precisely what conclusion of your view ??

Your words, not mine .

UTB

I think Billy can chip in with goals. And would be useful depending on the game and the time. I don't think he's a nailed on starter. However I think he has an important role to play, either like today starting or off the bench. Billy doesn't suit all situations is what I'm getting at, but is a very useful tool in the squad.

 

[hazzasufc_]

Well. he was in the right place at the right time for his goal. That's vital. It's a real talent and not to be underestimated. He contributed very little apart from that. He rarely does. Consistently.

He’s scored 65 league goals since 2015. How is that not fucking consistent?

 

[Pinchy]

If he plays most games this season, he gets 20+ goals. It’s that simple

No he doesn't. Even more simple. Easy, isn't it?

 

[S64 Blade]

No he doesn't. Even more simple. Easy, isn't it?

He scored 13 last season in how many starts?

What’s your counter evidence to suggest he wouldn’t?

 

[Pinchy]

He’s scored 65 league goals since 2015. How is that not fucking consistent?

A point well missed. We're discussing what contribution he makes when not scoring. Next to nothing. I've seen him play.

 

[mattbianco1]

Why does there have to be a comparison between the two? Why does it have to be one or the other?

Can we not just appreciate the fact that they both bring positives to our team?

Give me a positive from Leon Clarke post-December 2017

 

[lawlessdan]

I remember when Warnock said something along the lines of, he didn't get as much credit from the fans because he was a Blade. Don't get me wrong I'm well aware Warnock was always about himself. However with the stick Sharp gets at times you can see his point

 

[hazzasufc_]

A point well missed. We're discussing what contribution he makes when not scoring. Next to nothing. I've seen him play.

He contributes by scoring. There’s literally nothing more important in football than that.

 

[DronnieBlade]

I think Billy can chip in with goals. And would be useful depending on the game and the time. I don't think he's a nailed on starter. However I think he has an important role to play, either like today starting or off the bench. Billy doesn't suit all situations is what I'm getting at, but is a very useful tool in the squad.

If by chipping in you mean playing 2nd fiddle in the goal scoring charts (in the LAST 3 years to the £100m + rated Harry Kane), then I guess whatever point you are trying to make is well made.



UTB

 

[Pinchy]

He scored 13 last season in how many starts?

What’s your counter evidence to suggest he wouldn’t?

He's past his best. Its not his fault, age catches up with us all. He's slower both physically and mentally than he was. He got into a great position today. He doesn't do so as often as he used to. In any event, what right has he to play 'most games'? Does he get a Bladey free pass? From where I was sitting Tufty was absolutely right to leave him out when he did. A tap-in today [for which he deserves much credit] is no entitlement to 'told you so' or two fingers up to the doubters. Nowhere near.