Nathan Clarke

Quoted from MuddyWaters

Slade's decision would have to have been whether Shaun was going to be first choice as Boyce was already contracted as a 'back up'. Shaun wasn't even first choice in promotion season and much as we loved his stepovers, he wasn't beyond a howler or two. Clarke and Collins have a proven record at higher levels and we already had Boyce.

The point I was making was in reference to the poster saying we needed another centre-half, that was all. As far as howlers are concerned I'm sure Clarke has made a few and certainly Collins has.

Some fans do seem to see Pearson through rose tints. He is a decent defender when the ball is in front of him. Don't forget though it was the manager who signed him at Boston and brought him to BP who was leaving him out first. PH was a defensive coach and for him to do that must be significant. Personally I think he is at his optimum level. Players don't improve a lot after mid-20s. Good lad, great attitude but not L2 material.

I don't see the one year contract for Clarke as any big deal either. You build your side to achieve from where you are, in stages. If we succeed this year then we will need other reinforcements in defence and Boyce's contract is up as well.  The manager will know this but - one thing at a time.

Sometimes fans just to accept that Managers have more ability and knowledge than fans
Lets just cut RS some slack and see what happens, eh?

What Ilkley said.........

Plus.....re Shaun he's a great guy who deserves success in his life and career but check back over the last few seasons and see how many goals we have conceded when he was to slow to read a ball into the near post, contrary to what people feel with the ball at his feet he can actually play but in a Town shirt at times his reading of the game was prett average.

Quoted from TheRonRaffertyFanClub

I don't see the one year contract for Clarke as any big deal either. You build your side to achieve from where you are, in stages. If we succeed this year then we will need other reinforcements in defence and Boyce's contract is up as well.  The manager will know this but - one thing at a time.

Agreed. If I'm ever in danger at moaning at a player's contract being too short I think back to the glory days of Boshell (or maybe it was someone else, I can't be arsed checking) and Hegarty getting THREE year deals.

Quoted from GtfcGarner

Excellent signing, rock at Huddesfield for well over a decade and not done too bad at league one level since.

And should still have some life left in him considering he is only 33(if he has looked after himself) which for a defender is not that old.Heard from other ex pros  that in other positions eg midfield it takes it out of you more  due to the to the extra running and movement needed.

Some players do gone on longer. Dis was 35 last year and didn't look woefully off the pace at all.

Quoted from Mariner_09

Some players do gone on longer. Dis was 35 last year and didn't look woefully off the pace at all.

Rooney's only 31 and he looks more like on the p1ss than on the pace.

Quoted from HertsGTFC

What Ilkley said.........

Plus.....re Shaun he's a great guy who deserves success in his life and career but check back over the last few seasons and see how many goals we have conceded when he was to slow to read a ball into the near post, contrary to what people feel with the ball at his feet he can actually play but in a Town shirt at times his reading of the game was prett average.

You're entitled to your opinion as am I and I think what you have said is bollox.

The problem with some people on here is that they think they have a better knowledge of the players than the manager has.

    I have faith in RS and his experience in football as a football manager and in his ability to sort out the wheat from the chaff!