JyTees Posted July 2, 2019 Share Posted July 2, 2019 Played his best game in a maroon jersey in the middle of the park. Just in front of the back 4. Was it Partick in the replay? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cruyff Turn Posted July 2, 2019 Share Posted July 2, 2019 1 minute ago, Maroonjam said: That works for me ? except add cochrane/Irving to the subs. ?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kimosavi Posted July 2, 2019 Share Posted July 2, 2019 Clare is too soft for a central role plus you cant afford a central midfielder to go posted missing in games and Clare goes missing a lot Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JyTees Posted July 2, 2019 Share Posted July 2, 2019 2 hours ago, Uncle Buck said: His best game for us was at centre mid. It was the replay against Partick wasn’t it? Not sure we would have went through that night if it wasn’t for Clare. Beat me to it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dayman Posted July 2, 2019 Share Posted July 2, 2019 2 hours ago, SUTOL said: Going by some of the reports Clare played in the middle last night and was very good. Id say no one played that well yesterday to be honest. Probably pretty hard to put a performance on agains shelbourne though. Clare did get more involved than he has been in any game I’ve seen him play though. He also looked pretty confident which I think is a key for him as a player. He was always wanting and looking for the ball. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dayman Posted July 2, 2019 Share Posted July 2, 2019 2 hours ago, SUTOL said: Going by some of the reports Clare played in the middle last night and was very good. Id say no one played that well yesterday to be honest. Probably pretty hard to put a performance on agains shelbourne though. Clare did get more involved than he has been in any game I’ve seen him play though. He also looked pretty confident which I think is a key for him as a player. He was always wanting and looking for the ball. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Captain Bubblebeard Posted July 2, 2019 Share Posted July 2, 2019 2 hours ago, kingantti1874 said: Shouldn’t be playing anywhere else, never a winger This Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Victorian Posted July 2, 2019 Share Posted July 2, 2019 I can see him being a more influential player this season, assuming we can keep the likes of Haring, Naismith and Walker in the team for sustained spells. Good players bringing out the best of each other. Clare may also benefit from being told he's being trusted to take on the responsibility of filling Djoum's boots and to be an example for the likes of Cochrane and Irving. Big season for Clare. I think he'll develop into a better player. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thomaso Posted July 2, 2019 Share Posted July 2, 2019 Title lacks “East” at the end..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Morph Posted July 2, 2019 Share Posted July 2, 2019 Not that against it although would still prefer to get in a CM if either djoum or lee goes incase it doesn’t work out too well. I was wondering if Naismith would keep him out the team but hopefully if he can play CM this means they can play together. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toxteth O'Grady Posted July 2, 2019 Share Posted July 2, 2019 29 minutes ago, kimosavi said: Clare is too soft for a central role plus you cant afford a central midfielder to go posted missing in games and Clare goes missing a lot Yes he will get bullied out of games against any aggressive player. He couldn't tackle a fish supper. He seems like a luxury player to me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jamboinglasgow Posted July 2, 2019 Share Posted July 2, 2019 One great strength he has is dribbling, he is good at dribbling through the middle, something we normally lack as it goes to the wings. He has had to play at wing too often and its not where he plays best. Though that was down to injuries and unbalanced squad. So hopefully this season its different. He has got used to the game up here, had a full pre-season which he didn't get last season and the pressure is off him a bit with some of the other players who have come in. I think he will do much better this season and be a real asset for us. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JamboSpur Posted July 2, 2019 Share Posted July 2, 2019 £10k a week gamble Must work out so if Levein thinks he can perform better through the middle then so be it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sierra Delta Posted July 2, 2019 Share Posted July 2, 2019 Was he not signed as an attacking centre midfielder? Always felt he was kind of being shoe-horned into being a winger due to us having nobody else to play there at times. Makes sense to me and I think he'll be very, very useful there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NB GIN Posted July 2, 2019 Share Posted July 2, 2019 4 hours ago, Ugly American said: I saw this in a live feed on the Record (I know, I know, it just came up in a Google search when I was looking for news on Naismith) and there's this offhand comment from Levein about signings: https://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/sport/football/football-transfer-news/transfer-news-live-rangers-celtic-17326349 Setting aside the Naismith and Djoum news for now -- Clare centrally? I'm trying to imagine how this would work. “Would give him something to think about” we are crying out for a proper midfielder Not sure about Clare does he has the right attitude I don’t think he has too lazy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CloustonHMFC Posted July 2, 2019 Share Posted July 2, 2019 (edited) Bobby Souttar Berra Halkett Smith Haring Clare Mulraney Naismith Uche Washington If we play a 3-5-2, we will set up like this, I think. Bobby Smith Souttar Halkett White Haring Walker Naismith Mulraney Uche Washington If we play four at the back it will look something like this. There is absolutelz no way Halkett and Washington came to sit on the bench and we won´t leave out Uche. Walker and Clare will be interchangble depending on formation or both playing if Naismith is unavailable. Edited July 2, 2019 by DarioHMFC Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lord Beni of Gorgie Posted July 2, 2019 Share Posted July 2, 2019 1 hour ago, kimosavi said: Clare is too soft for a central role plus you cant afford a central midfielder to go posted missing in games and Clare goes missing a lot I think you are missing the point there. Exactly why we want to play him there to get him on the ball more Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
communist Posted July 2, 2019 Share Posted July 2, 2019 45 minutes ago, JamboSpur said: £10k a week gamble Must work out so if Levein thinks he can perform better through the middle then so be it. Can't believe anyone would think we are paying Clare 10k a week, I'd be surprised if it was even half of that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Future's Maroon Posted July 2, 2019 Share Posted July 2, 2019 (edited) 6 hours ago, i8hibsh said: Really want to accommodate Clare, I strongly believe he will be quite special for us. I don’t think I have ever agreed with your posts before, but I agree 100% here. (no offence intended) Edited July 2, 2019 by The Future's Maroon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BelgeJambo Posted July 2, 2019 Share Posted July 2, 2019 3 hours ago, joondalupjambo said: Clare to centre mid is where he was always going to go to once fully fit and a regular in the team. My concern is that after our first game of the season against one of the uglies that he will be out for six weeks injured. Either of these nasties, Jack or Brown will target him because Gerrard or Lennon will see him as a lightweight and a weak link. Hope Clare proves me wrong though because I really like him and he can do well if he finds the confidence levels he needs in that role. Agree mate Needs to keep his work rate up every week also To many games he went missing last season Hopefully the pre season has strengthened his stamina Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HotelMikeFoxtrotCharlie Posted July 2, 2019 Share Posted July 2, 2019 (edited) Clare has a chicken heart, he isn;t good enough. Could maybe get away with a squad role but never a starting 11 mainstay. Edited July 2, 2019 by HotelMikeFoxtrotCharlie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alex Kintner Posted July 2, 2019 Share Posted July 2, 2019 3 hours ago, JamboSpur said: £10k a week gamble Must work out so if Levein thinks he can perform better through the middle then so be it. £10k a week Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bazzas right boot Posted July 2, 2019 Share Posted July 2, 2019 8 hours ago, Ugly American said: I saw this in a live feed on the Record (I know, I know, it just came up in a Google search when I was looking for news on Naismith) and there's this offhand comment from Levein about signings: https://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/sport/football/football-transfer-news/transfer-news-live-rangers-celtic-17326349 Setting aside the Naismith and Djoum news for now -- Clare centrally? I'm trying to imagine how this would work. Me too, he's right footed not central footed. CL oot. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kimosavi Posted July 3, 2019 Share Posted July 3, 2019 9 hours ago, Sir Gio said: I think you are missing the point there. Exactly why we want to play him there to get him on the ball more No i get the point i just can't see it working I'd love Clare to prove me wrong Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beast Boy Posted July 3, 2019 Share Posted July 3, 2019 10 hours ago, JamboSpur said: £10k a week gamble Must work out so if Levein thinks he can perform better through the middle then so be it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Australis Posted July 3, 2019 Share Posted July 3, 2019 11 hours ago, CostaJambo said: That would do for me but with Naismith just behind the front two, who I would give licence to swap sides from left to right attacker depending on how the game progresses. I agree, Naismith sitting just behind the front two Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iantjambo Posted July 3, 2019 Share Posted July 3, 2019 10 hours ago, communist said: Can't believe anyone would think we are paying Clare 10k a week, I'd be surprised if it was even half of that. That particular poster is best left ignored bud. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phil Dunphy Posted July 3, 2019 Share Posted July 3, 2019 12 hours ago, Toxteth O'Grady said: Yes he will get bullied out of games against any aggressive player. He couldn't tackle a fish supper. He seems like a luxury player to me. Utter shite. Plenty of times Clare went into a tackle to win the ball back. ****ing astonishing how people will just make stuff up to suit their views. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nookie Bear Posted July 3, 2019 Share Posted July 3, 2019 This is a horrendous plan on the face of it. When it is said that he being moved into the middle, does it perhaps mean as a centre forward? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NB GIN Posted July 3, 2019 Share Posted July 3, 2019 26 minutes ago, Phil Dunphy said: Utter shite. Plenty of times Clare went into a tackle to win the ball back. ****ing astonishing how people will just make stuff up to suit their views. Agree he has won the ball back many times but for me his work rate over the 90 isn’t good enough Countless times he loses his man in and around the box Has a lot to do for me the potential is undoubtedly there but has to work much much harder all game Do think he could come good though Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sarah O Posted July 3, 2019 Share Posted July 3, 2019 We should be paying Clare more than 10k per week, he's classy and will flourish next season. Mark my words. He's going to be worth millions to us. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alex Kintner Posted July 3, 2019 Share Posted July 3, 2019 17 minutes ago, Nookie Bear said: This is a horrendous plan on the face of it. When it is said that he being moved into the middle, does it perhaps mean as a centre forward? Why is it horrendous? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nookie Bear Posted July 3, 2019 Share Posted July 3, 2019 2 minutes ago, To Be Frank said: Why is it horrendous? Because he seemed lost at times, played in fits and bursts and appears to lack the aggression and intelligence to play in the middle of the pitch. Can you see him taking a game by the scruff of its neck? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alex Kintner Posted July 3, 2019 Share Posted July 3, 2019 26 minutes ago, Nookie Bear said: Because he seemed lost at times, played in fits and bursts and appears to lack the aggression and intelligence to play in the middle of the pitch. Can you see him taking a game by the scruff of its neck? I saw him do it playing in the middle against Partick so I definitely think he can. I also understand that Levein has far more football knowledge than me and was instrumental in helping turn a certain other lightweight wide midfielder who played in fits and bursts into a club legend who played in the middle with intelligence and aggression. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nookie Bear Posted July 3, 2019 Share Posted July 3, 2019 7 minutes ago, To Be Frank said: I saw him do it playing in the middle against Partick so I definitely think he can. I also understand that Levein has far more football knowledge than me and was instrumental in helping turn a certain other lightweight wide midfielder who played in fits and bursts into a club legend who played in the middle with intelligence and aggression. Well let's see what happens over the first few weeks of the season Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OmiyaHearts Posted July 3, 2019 Share Posted July 3, 2019 I like the idea of Clare being more central. I think we'll be a more creative team if we start home matches with Walker, Clare, Naismith and Mulraney, Haring behind them and either Ikpeazu or preferably a potential goal-threat in Washington up front. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ernie Eskilsson Posted July 3, 2019 Share Posted July 3, 2019 19 hours ago, Ugly American said: I saw this in a live feed on the Record (I know, I know, it just came up in a Google search when I was looking for news on Naismith) and there's this offhand comment from Levein about signings: https://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/sport/football/football-transfer-news/transfer-news-live-rangers-celtic-17326349 Setting aside the Naismith and Djoum news for now -- Clare centrally? I'm trying to imagine how this would work. I can't see that working, he doesn't have the courage or work rate to play for us. I wouldn't even have him in the squad. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alex Kintner Posted July 3, 2019 Share Posted July 3, 2019 12 minutes ago, Ernie Eskilsson said: I can't see that working, he doesn't have the courage or work rate to play for us. I wouldn't even have him in the squad. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jambo83 Posted July 3, 2019 Share Posted July 3, 2019 Far too many, some of my pals included, have judged this lad too early IMO. He arrived last year off the back of an injury and not having done a pre-season, and was then used in different positions due to an injury plagued season. He's pretty clearly got the talent, Hearts just need to get him fit AND confident and I think we'll see a very different player over this season. If he doesn't, then some of these comments will be justified, next summer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pagey Posted July 3, 2019 Share Posted July 3, 2019 Looking forward to seeing him kick on this season. Talented player and in the right position, has the ability to be a key player for us. Some of the comments on here tho ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JamboSpur Posted July 3, 2019 Share Posted July 3, 2019 4 hours ago, iantjambo said: That particular poster is best left ignored bud. ?☹️ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A_A wehatethehibs Posted July 3, 2019 Share Posted July 3, 2019 I got stick weeks ago for suggesting in the Djoum thread that him leaving could be the making of Clare. Shift Clare to a deeper play making position where Djoums been occupying - he can pass the ball well, he’s quick, the ball sticks to his foot and his head is always up. He has all the attributes to be a good central midfielder if he is given the responsibility. I think he was played further forward last season partially through necessity with the injuries. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
king.Robbo Posted July 3, 2019 Share Posted July 3, 2019 Levein has given himself lots of different options attacking wise that we didn’t have last year... so for me it’s Bobby smith / Souttar / berra / white haring / New Mid or Harry Claire Naismith / Uche / Washington if claire doesn’t perform then Walker plays there or Naismith etc... we have given ourselves options now if players don’t perform or get injured...? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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