Harry Clifton

He never stops running this lad , really pleased for him to get his goal much deserved he grafts his proverbials off game in game out , also a great asset in that he can play literally anywhere , my mom last night

Quoted from Oly1987

Was chatting to someone on Saturday who doesn't rate Clifton due to his passing and inability to do anything with the ball. Personally I think he's quietly been a cornerstone piece of the squad putting in 100% every game and giving it all wherever he's put on the pitch. Also helps that he's chipped in with an assist for Bapaga on Saturday and also got a goal today. Let's not forget he's not exactly old either only 23.

Your chatting partner is wrong. One of our own

Town’s James Milner. He can and will play anywhere on the pitch and put in a really professional performance.

I think he’s really evolved into a very valuable ‘engine room’ or even ‘utility’ player, and these are rare nowadays. His fitness, energy, miles covered etc - all superb and he maintains that consistently and with total commitment at all times. In previous seasons I and others said we felt he needed to develop the ability to influence games more, and bring more ‘product’ offensively to his box to box game - ie, goals and assists. He’s absolutely done that and goes from strength to strength I think. A really good player now, with a pivotal role and great future captaincy potential. Plus - he’s 23 - he’s not even peaking yet. I’m really grateful we have him, and I think the staff also deserve great credit for ‘coaching him on’ and trusting him.

I’d argue he’s one of the most important players to our tactical approach, and not just in terms of closing down. At the minute we’re overwhelming teams with our movement and off-the-ball runs, and that requires someone in the midfield 3 to be getting into the final third, which harry is doing. Saw it with his goal today and assist on Saturday. It’s telling that he’s the only one of the midfield 3 not to be rotated out yet (I think), as he’s probably the only one capable of doing it effectively all game.

Also interesting that Hurst spoke in his Dover interview about not playing fifa football when 5-0 up and continuing to do the right things, and he specifically highlighted the fact Harry was continuing to make good runs.

We’ve pulled together a quality side, but Harry must be one of the first names on the team sheet which is a great credit to him.

Up until the beginning of last season I really didn’t rate Clifton but last season there were signs of him developing into a very solid player and this season he’s gone up a notch.

The work rate was always there but he’s so much better on the ball now too, he was one of the stand outs in a great team performance last night.

Quoted from Oly1987

Was chatting to someone on Saturday who doesn't rate Clifton due to his passing and inability to do anything with the ball. Personally I think he's quietly been a cornerstone piece of the squad putting in 100% every game and giving it all wherever he's put on the pitch. Also helps that he's chipped in with an assist for Bapaga on Saturday and also got a goal today. Let's not forget he's not exactly old either only 23.

This debate about Clifton has got on my mammaries for ages.
How the intercourse anyone doesn't rate Harry, he will never be a Hunt like player but players like Hunt wouldn't be as affective without players like Harry.
Hes a grafter, a stopper, a spoiler, never ever stops chips in with assists and the odd gole or three.
Wears the shirt with pride.
This debate is boring and should be put to bed.

For a long time I always felt that Clifton got a game and got the support because he was local, not because he was any good but, since Hurst came in he’s almost become a vital player and dies for the cause so credit where it’s due.

Fox and Clifton enable Hunt and McAtee to play.

Don’t forget they’re keeping the club captain on the bench.

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