Will Jack Clarke cut it in the Premier League?

[Bawheed]

Can only cut in from the edge of the box and the PL fullbacks will suss him pdq

 

[luvulongtime]

This time next year he'll be exactly where he is now, starting a season in the championship

and playing against us

 

[DufraisFTM]

I don't think he will either. But if he did then the negativity would he even more unbearable

He’s a good player, invaluable to us. I’m gutted he’s leaving because he’s our best player. But I don’t think he’ll be anything more than a very ordinary bottom 6 PL player. In footballing terms I think this is a terrible move for him. As far as his bank balance goes, it’s a no brainer.

 

[Big Duke Six]

I honestly think he will struggle in a side struggling to stay up , hope i'm wrong.

 

[Windypants]

I wish him well and hope he does well. It's a pity he's going to be playing for a team that might struggle.

 

[DufraisFTM]

Can only cut in from the edge of the box and the PL fullbacks will suss him pdq

Exactly my thoughts. Not having a go at him at all but he’ll be a completely run of the mill PL player at best imo.

 

[Deleted member 52509]

Depends how good the other players are around him

 

[DufraisFTM]

Depends how good the other players are around him

Fair point too.

 

[nandos sonic sauce]

If we had got promoted what would we think how he would do? It's basically the very same. We would be raving and positive. Reality is Ipswich will probably struggle (The same as us if we went up) If they go down then Ipswich will still have one of the best players in the league and won't have to accept low ball offers as they will have the parachute payments. Cracking deal for them. Not the worst move for him, and a pretty shite deal for us, but then again look at the teams who have been interested in him and who has bid etc...Burnley, Leeds, Brentford, Ipswich. There is a reason no one bigger has bid. Always played his heart out so I normally give grief to players who force a move away. There have been plenty. TBF Clarke is one who no one can doubt his commitment while wearing that jersey which is basically all we ever ask.

 

[homeless kid]

Hope so. Spot on lad and more money for us

What exactly are the “add ons”?

Assume Ipswich staying up is one so I better get over my jealousy and start rooting for them

 

[Mirzam]

Not sure he will, lacks real pace and Trippier who was distracted thinking of the next bird he would shag still had him in his pocket.

 

[cluffy]

Maybe? Dunno.
Hope he scores against the Mags like.

 

[Cool as Fridges]

I love Jack Clarke and I’m gutted he’s going but…

The only time I’ve seen him up against a Premier League quality full back was when we played Newcastle and Trippier didn’t give him a kick!

 

[hoolio]

He'll do alright but I think he's basically a top end champ or relegation scrap in the Prem player.

£20m is fair to me. His ceiling isn't much higher than his current level imo.

This all day long

 

[Boz33]

Hope he does well, whether he will be as effective in the prem I have my doubts, but it’s a good buy for Ipswich, even if they come down he’s cheap enough to keep to get promoted again

 

[Spennymoor72]

Aye hope he does well been a privilege to watch him class player

 

[Helmerroids]

I thought he would, then I saw how pubehead nullified him when we played the Saudis..

 

[HettonSAFC]

Not sure.
Ipswich will be on the back foot most games.
3 goals (not pens) and 6 assists is my prediction.
Bottom 4..

 

[Julio Mackemo]

He'll do alright but I think he's basically a top end champ or relegation scrap in the Prem player.

£20m is fair to me. His ceiling isn't much higher than his current level imo.

Agree with this tbh.

 

[Flavonoids]

He'll be less involved, have less influence and find everything more difficult. Depends what cutting it means ... he will be the same player, but seem not as good. Wonder how he'll handle it, and possibly being on the bench rather than a guaranteed starter. He won't pull any trees up is my opinion.