Tek wrote:

His 2 goals today have put him on 31 goals for Dundee United so far in his career. That's the same amount as Billy McKinlay.

And more than.

Lawrence Shankland (30)

Maybe time some of our fans cut him a wee bit of slack? His goalscoring games/goals ratio for Utd is not bad at all.

 
Couldn't agree more

Snacks94 wrote:

Always been a fan.  I know he’s not the greatest footballer we’ve ever had but he scores regularly and some important ones too.  He’s decent in the air for a wee guy and links up well with whoever he’s paired with - Shankland, McNulty and even Appere on a few occasions last year.  Seems to have a good attitude and is popular with the rest of the squad.  Also very reliable from the penalty spot under pressure - his goal at Dens last season was massive.  Keep it going Nicky.

 
Also has a good deadball, which puts him head and shoulders above the rest of the squad on that score.

I wasn't aware folk not rating Nicky Clarke was a thing TBH.

Where is this coming fae?

I am sure there was a thread on NC a few months ago where there was a difference in opinion between some on this board.

Anyway this season he has been a very important player for us none more than this afternoon. Last season our form nose dived without him when he got injured at Firhill.

He is one of those players who you would hate playing against, wins silly wee stupid free kicks where he lured in big clumsy defenders into fouling him, good on set pieces, scores goals, is very deceptive in the air and wins lots of knock ons.

Hopefully get the half century in 2021.

Tek wrote:

His 2 goals today have put him on 31 goals for Dundee United so far in his career. That's the same amount as Billy McKinlay.

And more than.

Lawrence Shankland (30)

Maybe time some of our fans cut him a wee bit of slack? His goalscoring games/goals ratio for Utd is not bad at all.

 
Still reading folk questioning after today is weird as fuck.  Said it before, one of the first names on the team sheet for me every week.

TangerineDream wrote:

Very underrated player Nicky Clark. Scored many important goals for us, like yesterday.

Remember when he was out injured for a bit, grief did we miss his contribution or what.

Very good signing for us.

Aye, well done Czaba  

An especially good second goal from Nicky Clark yesterday, and he has got a few which has secured points this season. Quite a few times I've thought Clark's contributions would mean his opportunities would be limited, but he's been one of the positives of 2020 for me, badly missed following his injury last season too.
 

TangerineDream wrote:

PatReilly wrote:

TangerineDream wrote:

Very underrated player Nicky Clark. Scored many important goals for us, like yesterday.

Remember when he was out injured for a bit, grief did we miss his contribution or what.

Very good signing for us.

Aye, well done Czaba  
 

 
A shambles signing ? Blimey, well done Mr Laszlo , for something at least

Laszlo made a few good signings to be fair to him (Clark, Safranko, Siegrest, Bouhenna, Stanton, Mohsni, Ralston) amongst the bad one's.

It was just him that was the problem.
 

For Clark, that’s 2 against Hamilton, 3 against County, 1 Vs Livi, 1 vs St J off the top of my head in the league. One away from home and none against teams currently in top 7.

Not a criticism just an observation of his season so far. A good player who will win us points in the games we need to win this year. Probably not the type of maverick that’s going to get us goals against the bigger teams. That is probably to do with where we are as a squad and they way we play in those games. Not productive for a striker at all.

Fair play to him so far though, long may it continue.

Tek wrote:

TangerineDream wrote:

PatReilly wrote:

Aye, well done Czaba  
 

 
A shambles signing ? Blimey, well done Mr Laszlo , for something at least

Laszlo made a few good signings to be fair to him (Clark, Safranko, Siegrest, Bouhenna, Stanton, Mohsni, Ralston) amongst the bad one's.

It was just him that was the problem.
 

 
Not that it matters but Mckinnon signed Stanton, initially on loan. Maybe CL made it permanent?

Tek wrote:

Goodie Conway 2 wrote:

Tek wrote:

Laszlo made a few good signings to be fair to him (Clark, Safranko, Siegrest, Bouhenna, Stanton, Mohsni, Ralston) amongst the bad one's.

It was just him that was the problem.
 

 
Not that it matters but Mckinnon signed Stanton, initially on loan. Maybe CL made it permanent?

Just checked, my mistake. He was a McKinnon signing.
 

 
He was never much good anyway. The rest of the list could play in the top league with reasonable levels of success, but not Stanton too lightweight.

Shakey Isles Arab wrote:

Lilley01 wrote:

For Clark, that’s 2 against Hamilton, 3 against County, 1 Vs Livi, 1 vs St J off the top of my head in the league. One away from home and none against teams currently in top 7.

Not a criticism just an observation of his season so far. A good player who will win us points in the games we need to win this year. Probably not the type of maverick that’s going to get us goals against the bigger teams. That is probably to do with where we are as a squad and they way we play in those games. Not productive for a striker at all.

Fair play to him so far though, long may it continue.

 
Mixed messages here ?

I couldnae care who the goals are against as long as they're in the back of the net.
It's only because of Clarke 's goals that there are only 4 above us, give him opportunities,  the goals will come. Give us an 89th minute pen to win at iPox - who're you gonnae give the ball to.

And as for maverick ?   
On the park first goal move started with him ten yards in our own half and ended with him  digging the ball fae the net and sprinting to centre circle to get going again - reminded me of John Daly v AEK.

.. Actually taking the Daly parallel further,  Daly had his detractors too and ended up a vital cog.

Off the park he invariably comes up with responsible,  articulate interviews, he's a respected senior member of the squad.
No "maverick "

" Not a productive striker at all "  ??  Whit ye on about man

Long may it continue   - Yes

Some very good points.

The lad behind me. In the Dode would often refer to the big lump of wood or Donkey. Daly like Clark are both very much team players.
 

Tek wrote:

Shakey Isles Arab wrote:

Lilley01 wrote:

For Clark, that’s 2 against Hamilton, 3 against County, 1 Vs Livi, 1 vs St J off the top of my head in the league. One away from home and none against teams currently in top 7.

Not a criticism just an observation of his season so far. A good player who will win us points in the games we need to win this year. Probably not the type of maverick that’s going to get us goals against the bigger teams. That is probably to do with where we are as a squad and they way we play in those games. Not productive for a striker at all.

Fair play to him so far though, long may it continue.

 

" Not a productive striker at all " ?? Whit ye on about man

You've misread what Lilley was saying there mate.
 

 
No sure what you mean Tek ?

Ok " Not productive for a striker at all" - same difference.

- "Where we are as a squad" Think he's become a fixture in starting XI as well as great squad man.

And to say Clarke's " not the type of maverick who will get us goal against the bigger teams" - that was crystal.  I agree he's no Cifti, (who is !) but he is on present form most likely.

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