Leon Clarke

[Chali 2na]

I thought with the season over, it would be a good oppurtunity to praise Leon Clarke. The fact we didn't end the season as well as we started shouldn't take away from what a fantastic season he's had individually.

I say this not only because he was the third top scorer and the highest from open play, but because he's exceeded my expectations to a great degree.

I was doubtful whether our strike force was going to be enough to keep us in the division pre-season. While we are surely still missing a bit of youth and pace it's hard to say Sharp and Clarke haven't delivered in terms of goals - they both have a tally to be proud of.

Clarke's 'Journeyman' career is well documented, but you may not know that this year's tally of 18 equals his best personal tally; at Coventry (13/14) - In league one. I think it's fair to say he's had the best season of his career and I'm glad we got to witness it rather than his previous clubs.

Speaking of his previous clubs, his tally of 18 equals his record during his entire 3 years at Wednesday - I guess they struggle to utilise good players? Seems like it with Rhodes.

Anyway, ramble over. Congratulations Leon.

 

[Scooter_mcgavin]

A fitting tribute. His work ethic when things weren't going for him never stopped.

 

[Chali 2na]

Oh, and did I mention he scored two at Hillsborough?

 

[DronnieBlade]

Bravo Leo.

UTB

 

[Grappler]

Dare we hope for one more season like that? If he keeps fit over summer, and injury free, who knows what might happen!

 

[Ricky]

His tally was actually 19.

When we signed him at 31 years old none of us thought we'd see the best of him. But we have, by quite a distance.

He had a huge workload last season and coped admirably throughout.

 

[Chali 2na]

His tally was actually 19.

When we signed him at 31 years old none of us thought we'd see the best of him. But we have, by quite a distance.

He had a huge workload last season and coped admirably throughout.

I didn't realise it was 19, my mistake. Even better!

 

[Grappler]

Said it before, but to me, despite his age, Leon is the blueprint for the modern striker. Tall, solid build, pace, tricky feet, powerful shot, can score from anywhere and with feet or head.

 

[I should coco]

Oh, and did I mention he scored two at Hillsborough?

No you didn't.

Is there any footage available?

 

[GroovyBrad]

Fantastic season for Leon, I think next season he will be the second choice striker, in front of Billy, yet behind a new striker coming in

 

[SuperDuperBlades]

So Donaldson thinks he contributed to our finishing 10th. Well he surely fucking did - a decent Striker instead of him and we would have been in the playoffs. IMO of course.

 

[Boxer Blade]

Oh, and did I mention he scored two at Hillsborough?

No, but I would love you to again

 

[Chali 2na]

No you didn't.

Is there any footage available?

Why yes, sir. There is some footage.

Here's the pre-match video where they sing "Wednesday reject":


Here's the video where he scores 2 goals:


Many eggs on many faces.

 

[Beans]

Watching that video, I realised I have no idea what Leon's preferred foot is. Some proper wallops with either left or right.

 

[TCsLoveChild]

Said it before, but to me, despite his age, Leon is the blueprint for the modern striker. Tall, solid build, pace, tricky feet, powerful shot, can score from anywhere and with feet or head.

was just about to post almost the exact same thing UTB

 

[Ricky]

Watching that video, I realised I have no idea what Leon's preferred foot is. Some proper wallops with either left or right.

My theory is that he's genuinely two footed but prefers shooting with his left. But fuck knows!

 

[Nicolaus_Copernicus]

Oh, and did I mention he scored two at Hillsborough?

and missed three.

 

[cahill]

Scored 4 against Hull and missed 3 more. His side foot goal at the kop end was one of the seasons highlights for me

 

[cahill]

Whoops

 

[Esablade]

Amazing really....what a guy!

 

[United Aren't Back.]

I thought with the season over, it would be a good oppurtunity to praise Leon Clarke. The fact we didn't end the season as well as we started shouldn't take away from what a fantastic season he's had individually.

I say this not only because he was the third top scorer and the highest from open play, but because he's exceeded my expectations to a great degree.

I was doubtful whether our strike force was going to be enough to keep us in the division pre-season. While we are surely still missing a bit of youth and pace it's hard to say Sharp and Clarke haven't delivered in terms of goals - they both have a tally to be proud of.

Clarke's 'Journeyman' career is well documented, but you may not know that this year's tally of 18 equals his best personal tally; at Coventry (13/14) - In league one. I think it's fair to say he's had the best season of his career and I'm glad we got to witness it rather than his previous clubs.

Speaking of his previous clubs, his tally of 18 equals his record during his entire 3 years at Wednesday - I guess they struggle to utilise good players? Seems like it with Rhodes.

Anyway, ramble over. Congratulations Leon.

He's got 19.

 

[The Crab]

I thought with the season over, it would be a good oppurtunity to praise Leon Clarke. The fact we didn't end the season as well as we started shouldn't take away from what a fantastic season he's had individually.

I say this not only because he was the third top scorer and the highest from open play, but because he's exceeded my expectations to a great degree.

I was doubtful whether our strike force was going to be enough to keep us in the division pre-season. While we are surely still missing a bit of youth and pace it's hard to say Sharp and Clarke haven't delivered in terms of goals - they both have a tally to be proud of.

Clarke's 'Journeyman' career is well documented, but you may not know that this year's tally of 18 equals his best personal tally; at Coventry (13/14) - In league one. I think it's fair to say he's had the best season of his career and I'm glad we got to witness it rather than his previous clubs.

Speaking of his previous clubs, his tally of 18 equals his record during his entire 3 years at Wednesday - I guess they struggle to utilise good players? Seems like it with Rhodes.

Anyway, ramble over. Congratulations Leon.

I didn't think he had it in him to make the step up, I was wrong. Well done Leon, fair play.

 

[Eric Cartman]

So Donaldson thinks he contributed to our finishing 10th. Well he surely fucking did - a decent Striker instead of him and we would have been in the playoffs. IMO of course.

It was the signing of Donaldson that pushed Clarke on. Up to that he looked like he was out of his depth.

 

[spongebobblade]

I think with Leon it’s a case of confidence and belief and Wilders instilled that in him. He’s stuck with him when others have discarded him. Coupled with the fact he has conditioned himself to look the fittest he’s ever been and that he’s older and wiser now we are finally seeing the player he maybe could have been years ago

 

[GreasyChipBeattie]

I can still imagine it now when the equaliser went in,
"YEEEEESSSSSSSS!!!!, GET IN. Now, let's go on and win this f****r.....oops!

 

[Chali 2na]

He's got 19.

See post #7

I didn't think he had it in him to make the step up, I was wrong. Well done Leon, fair play.

Me neither - I'm glad we were wrong!

 

[Kozzy_is_my_Dad]

He has been brilliant this season, well done Leon!

 

[ucandomagic]

 

[wizadry]

We make an icon out of someone who the pigs thought were shite, what’s not to like!

Well done Leon and try to keep it up. He’s done a good job so far, hopefully he’ll help us to maintain our improvement whilst pissing those off at the same time, I love it!

 

[LJBlade]

It was the signing of Donaldson that pushed Clarke on. Up to that he looked like he was out of his depth.

I’m not sure that’s completely true. Clarke had played 3 games this season before Donaldson was signed. I don’t remember him looking out of his depth at any point