Babylon Posted 15 August 2007 Share Posted 15 August 2007 FOOTBALL: LEICESTER LOAN FOR CLARKE BY PAUL DOWLING CLIVE Clarke last night became the first of the Irish brigade to be farmed out by Sunderland when he joined Leicester City on a three month loan. And he could be followed by fellow Republic of Ireland international Graham Kavanagh in moving away from the Stadium of Light with Sheffield Wednesday leading the chase. The pair have failed to feature in Roy Keane's plans so far after being left out of the travelling part for their pre-season tour of Ireland, or their training camp to Portugal. "I just want to play," revealed 27-year-old Clarke, who hasn't featured in a competitive game for Sunderland in over eight months. The left back's short term deal until Christmas could pave the way for the Black Cat's to swoop for Ian Harte after his release by Levante yesterday. With two years left on his contract after moving from West Ham United back in August 2006, the former Stoke City man added: "It's an opportunity to get games under my belt and to get match fit again." The switch to Leicester comes just a day after the Wicklow native turned down a full-time transfer to Leeds United. He said: "I didn't want to drop down to League One. I know, at the very least, I'm capable of doing a job in the Championship." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Master Fox Posted 15 August 2007 Share Posted 15 August 2007 Great!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sooper Steve's shin Posted 15 August 2007 Share Posted 15 August 2007 Who? Couldn't we have got Harte instead? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Babylon Posted 15 August 2007 Author Share Posted 15 August 2007 Who? Couldn't we have got Harte instead? or Roberto Carlos or Ashley Cole. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sooper Steve's shin Posted 15 August 2007 Share Posted 15 August 2007 or Roberto Carlos or Ashley Cole. Why is Harte not realistic if he's been released? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CKB Posted 15 August 2007 Share Posted 15 August 2007 Woooo another CROCK on board at Leicester.... Well guess it's not all bad, it's only a 3 month loan, so we might see him play once in them 3 months.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Babylon Posted 15 August 2007 Author Share Posted 15 August 2007 Why is Harte not realistic if he's been released? "The left back's short term deal until Christmas could pave the way for the Black Cat's to swoop for Ian Harte after his release by Levante yesterday." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ric Flair Posted 15 August 2007 Share Posted 15 August 2007 If I remember rightly, he's a fairly steady player. I'd be happy to see Kavanagh here as well though. Even if we do have 4 central midfielders already. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Manwell Pablo Posted 15 August 2007 Share Posted 15 August 2007 If I remember rightly, he's a fairly steady player. I'd be happy to see Kavanagh here as well though. Even if we do have 4 central midfielders already. He's better than anything else we have, and time is running out unfortuantley. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ric Flair Posted 15 August 2007 Share Posted 15 August 2007 He's better than anything else we have, and time is running out unfortuantley. He'll be shite then if me and you both think he's any good!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Manwell Pablo Posted 15 August 2007 Share Posted 15 August 2007 He'll be shite then if me and you both think he's any good!!! Now now a purpously didn't mention the word good, I said better than anything else we have, by that I mean Sheehan and Mattock, thats not my definition of good. My boss is 30 minutes late this morning what is going on? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
teblin Posted 15 August 2007 Share Posted 15 August 2007 Don't know much about him, but need someone left side. The orracle that is wikipedia says he can play left mid also. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fez of Mahrez Posted 15 August 2007 Share Posted 15 August 2007 Solid signing but I hope he plays left-back rather than left-wing. With our central midfielders we need attacking players on the wing rather than more defensive utility men. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mancunianfox Posted 15 August 2007 Share Posted 15 August 2007 If I remember rightly, he's a fairly steady player. I'd be happy to see Kavanagh here as well though. Even if we do have 4 central midfielders already. Or 3+Radostin Kishishev. Kavanagh would be surely be able to get in our side? Would be happy with a loan being brought in to cover left back. I will admit to not knowing much about Clive Clarke but we desperately need cover in that area. Didn't play much for Sunderland or West Ham though but looks like he knows what the division is about. Played 12 games for Cov last season so I'm not sure if he will be any better than Nisse. Would like to know what they think he's like. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cheese Me Posted 15 August 2007 Share Posted 15 August 2007 A left back - woo hoo!!! Sounds OK, don't know a lot about him but the beauty of a loan deal is that if he doesn't fit, we send him back. It's a no lose deal as far as I can see. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mancunianfox Posted 15 August 2007 Share Posted 15 August 2007 Solid signing but I hope he plays left-back rather than left-wing. With our central midfielders we need attacking players on the wing rather than more defensive utility men. Good call Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CKB Posted 15 August 2007 Share Posted 15 August 2007 Played 12 games for Cov last season so I'm not sure if he will be any better than Nisse. Would like to know what they think he's like. But that means we would have to talk to a Cov fan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mancunianfox Posted 15 August 2007 Share Posted 15 August 2007 But that means we would have to talk to a Cov fan And? My two best mates are Cov fans Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CKB Posted 15 August 2007 Share Posted 15 August 2007 And? My two best mates are Cov fans Get new best mates! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
THEBIGJOHNSTEADER; Posted 15 August 2007 Share Posted 15 August 2007 And? My two best mates are Cov fans More reserves!!, best not be another Andy Welsh, he was a right shit bugger Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FrankieWorthoYaggedMyWife Posted 15 August 2007 Share Posted 15 August 2007 A left back - woo hoo!!!Sounds OK, don't know a lot about him but the beauty of a loan deal is that if he doesn't fit, we send him back. It's a no lose deal as far as I can see. Last night I said these words to my girl, I know you never even try, girl, C'mon... Cheese cheese me, whoa yeah, like I cheese you. You don't need me to show the way, love. Why do I always have to say "love," C'mon... Cheese cheese me, whoa yeah, like I cheese you. I don't wanna sound complainin', But you know there's always rain in my heart (in my heart). I do all the pleasin' with you, it's so hard to reason With you, whoah yeah, why do you make me blue. Last night I said these words to my girl, I know you never even try, girl, C'mon... Cheese cheese me, whoa yeah, like I cheese you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The People's Hero Posted 15 August 2007 Share Posted 15 August 2007 Can we have Kavanagh as well please, Roy? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Master Fox Posted 15 August 2007 Share Posted 15 August 2007 Dwight Yorke? Could still do it.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ric Flair Posted 15 August 2007 Share Posted 15 August 2007 Dwight Yorke? Could still do it.... He's actually getting in for Sunderland though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Master Fox Posted 15 August 2007 Share Posted 15 August 2007 He's actually getting in for Sunderland though. Damn, who else have they got? DC? Get him back.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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