Harry Clifton

Quoted from headingly_mariner

Comfortably our best player last year. What he lacks technically he makes up for in athleticism and attitude.

He's our only player that is capable of getting up and down into both boxes and is completely different to our other options.

When he leaves he will be missed and he will eventually play higher up, but hopefully that is with us.  

He had a good game yesterday, the best of the 3 starting midfielders and he created the best chance of the day for Holohan.
He's absolutely tireless and if you watch him he's always trying to do the right thing, not the easy thing.  
I genuinely think he'll thrive under Artell.

Fully agree with this. Ok Harry may not have been at his best for some of this season, but nothing wrong with his past two performances. He wasn't kept on yesterday with both Hunt and Conteh subbed for no reason. As others have also said, we need a balance in midfield. Looks like we are sticking with three central midfielders so important we have a bit of everything. You can't play with three Hunt types, it's not going to work. He hasn't been first choice under Jolley, Holloway and Hurst for no reason. Everytime he has been written off, he has come back better. And I also think Artell will improve him. Put it simply- are we a better team with Harry in it? With the current squad I would say 100% yes.

Quoted from ska face

Not sure that’s really his strength. Doesn’t have the pace to roast someone nor the technical ability to beat someone one-on-one with a trick or guile. Once he gets beyond the defender, he’s very one footed and lacks end product. Wouldn’t be surprised to see him get offered 12 months in January but think we need better.

Unless I’ve read the stats for last season incorrectly Harry Clifton had 14 goals and assists in the league and FA cup and that put him in top spot. That would suggest he does not lack end product. Like virtually everyone else he has struggled this season but since the arrival of Artell his performances have improved and I expect Artell will continue to help him further.

His weakest  area has always been his passing and we know that well enough by now to not call it a bad day when he gets some of his passes wrong. I wouldn't even call myself his biggest fan but I think every team needs a player with that energy and drive. As the local lad he's the one who has to play for the shirt and lead by example, which I think he's done plenty, never gives up or stops putting a shift in even when things aren't going our way. His shooting hasn't been great lately but he has bagged goals in the past so if Artell can get a tune out of him again on that front then he could contribute even more to a game.

I think he's one of those players you won't miss until he's gone or realise what he brings to the table until it's not there. He's no Steve Gerrard where he's a super technically gifted local lad leading the line with goals and assists but he has the same amount of heart playing for his home team.

The problem with Harry he's one of those players you only realise how good/important he is when he isn't playing  .You take his legs and energy and replace it with a better passer and you soon start getting over run in midfield. He had a great scoring season last year and it hasn't been repeated yet he is far from his best but for me were better with him in the side.

If he’s so poor it’s remarkable that he keeps getting picked by managers who might know a bit more than us on the Fishy.

I am very confused by Mullarkey's poor crossing, I remember when we signed him and the general consensus from Rochdale and Altrincham fans was that he has an excellent cross on him, I seem to recall him delivering several good balls for Rochdale when playing against us, and he put in a terrific cross for Rose at Bradford, but otherwise his crossing ability for us seems to have deserted him! Why

Quoted from Davec

I am very confused by Mullarkey's poor crossing, I remember when we signed him and the general consensus from Rochdale and Altrincham fans was that he has an excellent cross on him, I seem to recall him delivering several good balls for Rochdale when playing against us, and he put in a terrific cross for Rose at Bradford, but otherwise his crossing ability for us seems to have deserted him! Why

I’m not sure recent pitch conditions have been terribly helpful.

Quoted from MuddyWaters

I’m not sure recent pitch conditions have been terribly helpful.

Yes, I've noticed that his balance is less sure on greasy pitches and fails to adjust when striking the ball. Certainly needs more practice and variation in types of cross. Sometimes he should just look down at the ball and whip it across trusting that others are busting a gut to get on the end of it.

Harrys such a good professional and if he doesnt suit artells playing style right now, he'll adapt so that he does, he had a great season last year and its great to see a grimsby lad go and make 200+ appearances for the club hopefully many more to come

I wonder if Harry's dip in form is because he expects to leave in the January window? As far as I recall he didn't sign an improved contract offer with us and is therefore a free agent in the summer. Perhaps someone will pay a small fee in Jan. If so I think we'll miss him more than some on here think.