| Clarke is better than Tuanzebe 14:42 - Apr 6 with 2064 views | Dubtractor |
I know this is one that divides opinion, but for me we look a much better team with Clarke on the pitch.
Tuanzebe is a definite downgrade going forward, and I'm unconvinced he's a better defender. |  |
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| Clarke is better than Tuanzebe on 14:52 - Apr 6 with 1608 views | wrightsrightglove |
I’m with you on that one. I think if it wasn’t for Clarke’s injury he would be starting ahead of Tuanzebe, whose lack of passing ability completely isolated Omari today. Half decent defender but not good enough on the ball for me |  | | |
| Clarke is better than Tuanzebe on 14:54 - Apr 6 with 1586 views | ArnieM |
For a start Axel is a centre half! His game is not about marauding down the wing. Clarke ( being an ex striker) is a more attacking player. But he’s not a particularly good defender.
You’re trying to compare apples and oranges….. |  |
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| Clarke is better than Tuanzebe on 14:56 - Apr 6 with 1554 views | FrimleyBlue |
1000%
Apart from that 1 moment from tuenzebe for sarmiento many games ago. He's not a fullback. |  |
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| Clarke is better than Tuanzebe on 14:58 - Apr 6 with 1558 views | Dubtractor |
| Clarke is better than Tuanzebe on 14:54 - Apr 6 by ArnieM |
For a start Axel is a centre half! His game is not about marauding down the wing. Clarke ( being an ex striker) is a more attacking player. But he’s not a particularly good defender.
You’re trying to compare apples and oranges….. |
I'm comparing our 2 right back options. Not apples and oranges at all! | |
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| Clarke is better than Tuanzebe on 14:58 - Apr 6 with 1548 views | Swansea_Blue |
Tuanzebe has looked utter class against the poorer sides. I think I prefer Clarke, but it’s like comparing apples to pears. Clarke gave the ball away cheaply a couple of times that nearly cost us. He’s much better going forward and linking with other players though. |  |
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| Clarke is better than Tuanzebe on 14:58 - Apr 6 with 1553 views | nrb1985 |
Agreed.
Had thought this for a while that AT overall has been a bit underwhelming considering his pedigree and he was billed as the guy that marked Mbappe out of the United/PSG game.
Good solid squad player but no more, which is slightly disappointing considering. | | | |
| Clarke is better than Tuanzebe on 15:02 - Apr 6 with 1531 views | keighleyblue |
I have thought this from day 1. Tuanzebe is a mixed bag for me, makes some great challenges but sometimes gets caught on the wrong foot |  | | |
| Clarke is better than Tuanzebe on 15:03 - Apr 6 with 1505 views | chicoazul |
| Clarke is better than Tuanzebe on 14:54 - Apr 6 by ArnieM |
For a start Axel is a centre half! His game is not about marauding down the wing. Clarke ( being an ex striker) is a more attacking player. But he’s not a particularly good defender.
You’re trying to compare apples and oranges….. |
Have you figured out why today was Woolfs fault yet? |  |
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| Clarke is better than Tuanzebe on 15:04 - Apr 6 with 1512 views | bournemouthblue |
| Clarke is better than Tuanzebe on 14:52 - Apr 6 by wrightsrightglove |
I’m with you on that one. I think if it wasn’t for Clarke’s injury he would be starting ahead of Tuanzebe, whose lack of passing ability completely isolated Omari today. Half decent defender but not good enough on the ball for me |
Obviously if Williams hadn't had his issues, he'd be playing there instead of Axel but we are where we are |  |
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| Clarke is better than Tuanzebe on 15:04 - Apr 6 with 1498 views | Nthsuffolkblue |
| Clarke is better than Tuanzebe on 14:54 - Apr 6 by ArnieM |
For a start Axel is a centre half! His game is not about marauding down the wing. Clarke ( being an ex striker) is a more attacking player. But he’s not a particularly good defender.
You’re trying to compare apples and oranges….. |
You would have a valid point ... if he wasn't being played in the same position as Clarke! |  |
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| Clarke is better than Tuanzebe on 15:05 - Apr 6 with 1473 views | pointofblue |
Tuanzebe is much better than Clarke defensively. Can't believe that's even a discussion.
Clarke is better than him going forward. | |
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| Clarke is better than Tuanzebe on 15:09 - Apr 6 with 1428 views | Clutch |
I agree fully, although Tuanzebe has got better.
Always preferred Clarke. |  | | |
| Clarke is better than Tuanzebe on 15:21 - Apr 6 with 1379 views | Kentish_Tractor |
With our main man on the RW injured I'd like us to go back to the back 5 that worked so well for us at the start of McKennas reign and put them BOTH in there.
Goalkeeper (I refuse to type his name after today's howler)
Clarke Tuanzebe Woolf Burgess Davis
Morsey Luongo/Taylor
Broadhead Chaplin
Moore
Sarmiento and Omari from the bench. | |
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| Clarke is better than Tuanzebe on 15:23 - Apr 6 with 1348 views | Swansea_Blue |
| Clarke is better than Tuanzebe on 15:21 - Apr 6 by Kentish_Tractor |
With our main man on the RW injured I'd like us to go back to the back 5 that worked so well for us at the start of McKennas reign and put them BOTH in there.
Goalkeeper (I refuse to type his name after today's howler)
Clarke Tuanzebe Woolf Burgess Davis
Morsey Luongo/Taylor
Broadhead Chaplin
Moore
Sarmiento and Omari from the bench. |
We could actually get away with that without it being too defensive, given it's Clarke and Leif. KM seems completely set on his formation though | |
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| Clarke is better than Tuanzebe on 15:24 - Apr 6 with 1349 views | bournemouthblue |
| Clarke is better than Tuanzebe on 15:09 - Apr 6 by Clutch |
I agree fully, although Tuanzebe has got better.
Always preferred Clarke. |
Tuanzebe probably gives you a bit more aerially and he does his best
We keep the ball far better with Clarke on the pitch and have that extra overlapping option | |
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| Clarke is better than Tuanzebe on 15:24 - Apr 6 with 1346 views | pointofblue |
| Clarke is better than Tuanzebe on 15:21 - Apr 6 by Kentish_Tractor |
With our main man on the RW injured I'd like us to go back to the back 5 that worked so well for us at the start of McKennas reign and put them BOTH in there.
Goalkeeper (I refuse to type his name after today's howler)
Clarke Tuanzebe Woolf Burgess Davis
Morsey Luongo/Taylor
Broadhead Chaplin
Moore
Sarmiento and Omari from the bench. |
That's not a bad idea actually. It does feel like we're lacking wide options with Hutchinson burning out and Broadhead hot and cold. Actually, it feels like all of our wide players are better coming off the bench than starting. | |
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| Clarke is better than Tuanzebe on 15:27 - Apr 6 with 1330 views | Nthsuffolkblue |
| Clarke is better than Tuanzebe on 15:23 - Apr 6 by Swansea_Blue |
We could actually get away with that without it being too defensive, given it's Clarke and Leif. KM seems completely set on his formation though |
It's as much 3-4-2-1 as 5-2-2-1. It has been difficult to justify leaving Hutchinson out recently but today looked a game too far for him. Bringing him and Sarmiento on together against a tiring defence would be nice to see. | |
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| Clarke is better than Tuanzebe on 15:33 - Apr 6 with 1288 views | pointofblue |
| Clarke is better than Tuanzebe on 15:23 - Apr 6 by Swansea_Blue |
We could actually get away with that without it being too defensive, given it's Clarke and Leif. KM seems completely set on his formation though |
He needs to be more fluid. Admittedly, Plan B being do Plan A better has worked for us this season, but we've struggled in games for more often or not for quite a while now - Wednesday aside, since Millwall. With Hutchinson burning out and Sarmiento only performing as a sub, I do think we need to switch things up. | |
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| Clarke is better than Tuanzebe on 15:34 - Apr 6 with 1287 views | lowhouseblue |
tuanzebe isn't a full back, particularly the way we play. too often his first touch isn't tight enough and his distribution is often poor. |  |
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| Clarke is better than Tuanzebe on 15:43 - Apr 6 with 1220 views | NeedhamChris |
| Clarke is better than Tuanzebe on 15:34 - Apr 6 by lowhouseblue |
tuanzebe isn't a full back, particularly the way we play. too often his first touch isn't tight enough and his distribution is often poor. |
Yep. The Brandon Williams situation is criminal. | |
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| Clarke is better than Tuanzebe on 15:45 - Apr 6 with 1203 views | FrimleyBlue |
| Clarke is better than Tuanzebe on 15:34 - Apr 6 by lowhouseblue |
tuanzebe isn't a full back, particularly the way we play. too often his first touch isn't tight enough and his distribution is often poor. |
Wasn't Travis a versatile fullback? | |
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| Clarke is better than Tuanzebe on 16:02 - Apr 6 with 1142 views | rkc123 |
We definitely improved when he came on, but I think to suggest Clarke is on the same level defensively does Tuanzebe a massive disservice. There were a couple of situations in the first half where they were working a good move down their left, but Tuanzebe's positioning and range led to him making key interceptions, also while it was ridiculously given as a foul, I think he's our only defender who could make the ground needed to tackle Sargent when he was through in the first half. | | | |
| Clarke is better than Tuanzebe on 11:34 - Apr 7 with 980 views | ArnieM |
| Clarke is better than Tuanzebe on 14:58 - Apr 6 by Swansea_Blue |
Tuanzebe has looked utter class against the poorer sides. I think I prefer Clarke, but it’s like comparing apples to pears. Clarke gave the ball away cheaply a couple of times that nearly cost us. He’s much better going forward and linking with other players though. |
We ar saying the same thing it seems … agree with you 100% …doubt Dubtractor will though. [Post edited 7 Apr 11:35]
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| Clarke is better than Tuanzebe on 11:36 - Apr 7 with 962 views | ArnieM |
| Clarke is better than Tuanzebe on 15:03 - Apr 6 by chicoazul |
Have you figured out why today was Woolfs fault yet? |
Dunno, was he at fault then? Was he stood in the 2 man wall, or marking fresh air somewhere else , like he usually does, lol? | |
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| Clarke is better than Tuanzebe on 11:56 - Apr 7 with 919 views | Churchman |
| Clarke is better than Tuanzebe on 14:52 - Apr 6 by wrightsrightglove |
I’m with you on that one. I think if it wasn’t for Clarke’s injury he would be starting ahead of Tuanzebe, whose lack of passing ability completely isolated Omari today. Half decent defender but not good enough on the ball for me |
I think that’s where I am. Axel is a competent defender. An imposing figure. But given his PL pedigree I’m a little underwhelmed.
Clarke has his faults and his critics. He gets dragged out of position a bit too easily though part of that is the way the team is set up. I love his enthusiasm, energy, personality, his ability to cause mayhem going forward. There’s a lot to his game and he will improve.
Clarke gets the nod from me, though if he’s carrying injury it’s good he’s not being over played. |  | | |
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