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Jack Clarke


Work rate, passing, tackling too IMO.

Ekwah probably has a better shot.
I think the passing's on par, and the stats will attest to that. Tackling... not a massive amount in it either. I think Ekwah's a bit stronger in terms of interceptions / blocks.

Work rate - I might give ya, but I'd be interested to compare distances covered. That's one stat I can never seem to get a hold of.


I don't think there's an awful lot between the two. Ya might even argue they're too similar.
 
Work rate, passing, tackling too IMO.

Ekwah probably has a better shot.
There's nothing wrong with Ekwahs passing imo. Neil's biggest weakness is getting caught in possession in dangerous positions. Was listening to one of the podcasts the other night and apparently he was the worst centre midfielder stat wise in the league for getting caught in position and the turnover leading directly to a goal.
 
I think the passing's on par, and the stats will attest to that. Tackling... not a massive amount in it either. I think Ekwah's a bit stronger in terms of interceptions / blocks.

Work rate - I might give ya, but I'd be interested to compare distances covered. That's one stat I can never seem to get a hold of.


I don't think there's an awful lot between the two. Ya might even argue they're too similar.
Neither are what you would class as out and out defensive midfielders either which is a bit of a problem. I'm with you, I think Ekwah has a lot going for him and we have to remember he is still learning/ improving. If it's him and Dan as options for that number 6 role then I think that's a very decent couple of options. If I am selfish I would like another Cory Evans type to play that role more defensively minded on occasions when the games suit.
 
There's nothing wrong with Ekwahs passing imo. Neil's biggest weakness is getting caught in possession in dangerous positions. Was listening to one of the podcasts the other night and apparently he was the worst centre midfielder stat wise in the league for getting caught in position and the turnover leading directly to a goal.

This - did it a few times against Cardiff.
 
There's nothing wrong with Ekwahs passing imo. Neil's biggest weakness is getting caught in possession in dangerous positions. Was listening to one of the podcasts the other night and apparently he was the worst centre midfielder stat wise in the league for getting caught in position and the turnover leading directly to a goal.
I'm not saying he's a poor passer. Neil is better though IMO.

Yes, he is guilty of getting caught in possession but he's still learning. Sometimes you just need to get rid. A decent forward would help that, just lifting the ball towards him with less chance of it coming straight back like it does now
 
The only thing that makes me doubt the authenticity of this, is why would the club wait three days to announce unequivocally excellently received news?

Makes me think its a hookey twitter account throwing a rumour out there and giving it more time to come true, without any inside knowledge if that is the case.
 
Work rate, passing, tackling too IMO.

Ekwah probably has a better shot.
They both have pros and cons of one another. If Ekwah had Neil’s work rate I think
Ekwah would be a very good player as he’s physical as well.

Neil is too slow on the ball and gets caught far too often. Last season we lost a few goals to it and the first game this season it’s like he’s not learned from it
 
The only thing that makes me doubt the authenticity of this, is why would the club wait three days to announce unequivocally excellently received news?

Makes me think its a hookey twitter account throwing a rumour out there and giving it more time to come true, without any inside knowledge if that is the case.
May be agreed but ironing things out prior to announcement. Rigg had signed a few days prior to announcement from the club too.
 
There's nothing wrong with Ekwahs passing imo. Neil's biggest weakness is getting caught in possession in dangerous positions. Was listening to one of the podcasts the other night and apparently he was the worst centre midfielder stat wise in the league for getting caught in position and the turnover leading directly to a goal.
Somewhat sadly, that doesn't surprise me at all.
 
The only thing that makes me doubt the authenticity of this, is why would the club wait three days to announce unequivocally excellently received news?

Makes me think its a hookey twitter account throwing a rumour out there and giving it more time to come true, without any inside knowledge if that is the case.

Because they'll be planning to make a huge deal out of it on socials etc, interview with the player - that sort of thing

Only if it's true of course
 
I'm not saying he's a poor passer. Neil is better though IMO.

Yes, he is guilty of getting caught in possession but he's still learning. Sometimes you just need to get rid. A decent forward would help that, just lifting the ball towards him with less chance of it coming straight back like it does now
Year older than Pierre ,so he is still learning too
 
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