Craig Clay

[BiggsyMalone]

That, and his glaring lack of technical ability and positional sense.

Because he’s covering for his sh*t team mates

Yeah you’re right, that’s why he can’t trap or pass a ball.

He clearly can, you’re being too harsh

[Still wrong]

Two year contract.
Really

[Chicken Dhansak]

Craig Clay has played 83 games for the O's since his transfer from Motherwell FC and in all those games he has scored just one goal.
Not a very good return on investment is it?

[Still wrong]

Craig Clay has played 83 games for the O's since his transfer from Motherwell FC and in all those games he has scored just one goal.
Not a very good return on investment is it?

Non league material.

[BiggsyMalone]

Craig Clay has played 83 games for the O's since his transfer from Motherwell FC and in all those games he has scored just one goal.
Not a very good return on investment is it?

Was he bought to score goals?

[BiggsyMalone]

The criticism of Clay on this board is nothing short of DISGUSTING. Hang your heads in SHAME

[DaveDunmore]

Sam Ling has gone so they need another scapegoat, what a lovely bunch they are

[o-no]

You know you are allowed to discuss the merits of various players on this two-bob message board. It's kind of the point.

[EastDerehamO]

Craig Clay has played 83 games for the O's since his transfer from Motherwell FC and in all those games he has scored just one goal.
Not a very good return on investment is it?

According to Wikipedia he's played 152 games for us and scored 5 goals.

[o-no]

It appears to me that most successful teams have a midfield that weighs in with a decent number of goals. We haven't had that for a while, and CC seems unlikely to discover his shooting boots, but we can hope I guess.

[Ronnie Hotdogs]

Because he’s covering for his sh*t team mates

Yeah you’re right, that’s why he can’t trap or pass a ball.

He clearly can, you’re being too harsh

Oh come on.

His only real attribute is running around a lot. When played further forward, he does have some success pressuring players into mistakes and winning the ball back.

But that’s it.

[BiggsyMalone]

Yeah you’re right, that’s why he can’t trap or pass a ball.

He clearly can, you’re being too harsh

Oh come on.

His only real attribute is running around a lot. When played further forward, he does have some success pressuring players into mistakes and winning the ball back.

But that’s it.

I used to think the same about Ji Sung Park, but looking back, I underrated him

[Max B Gold]

He clearly can, you’re being too harsh

Oh come on.

His only real attribute is running around a lot. When played further forward, he does have some success pressuring players into mistakes and winning the ball back.

But that’s it.

I used to think the same about Ji Sung Park, but looking back, I underrated him

Which conclusively proves you do not have an eye for a player.

[BiggsyMalone]

Oh come on.

His only real attribute is running around a lot. When played further forward, he does have some success pressuring players into mistakes and winning the ball back.

But that’s it.

I used to think the same about Ji Sung Park, but looking back, I underrated him

Which conclusively proves you do not have an eye for a player.

The same Ji Sung Park that played a pivotal squad role in winning league titles and the European Cup. The same man that was one of Sir Alex Ferguson’s most underrated players. I think his opinion is a bit more worthy than yours

[Bergen]

Clay is a decent player, but in IMO not good enough for a team chasing promotion next season.

[gshaw]

Really surprised we've not only extended but on a long contract too. Can't fault the effort levels but he came off distinctly second best against the top half CMs.

Perhaps there's a role as a squad player providing cover and fresh legs off the bench but we need to improve on our current midfield to have any chance of reaching our ambitions.

[Chicken Dhansak]

Craig Clay has played 83 games for the O's since his transfer from Motherwell FC and in all those games he has scored just one goal.
Not a very good return on investment is it?

According to Wikipedia he's played 152 games for us and scored 5 goals.

If that is so, then those stats are a lot worse. As a midfielder, holding or otherwise, he should be scoring more than 5 in a 152 games.

[Ronnie Hotdogs]

I’m a amazed he’s got that many. Are they including training?

[Jack]

I like Craig Clay, and think some of the comments are really harsh.

His work rate is very good, and the only fault i can find is, his goalscoring isnt great for a midfielder.

Im glad he's been given another contract

[Brastrapovich0]

I think Clay is okay.
Sure, he makes mistakes, but does a lot of the dirty stuff, and his attitude is unquestionable.

No idea if his terms have been reduced, but, I think he may do well under an experienced manager.

If a side had 10 Craig Clays the football may not be pretty but that side would be in league one right now.

How? That side would never score a goal!

[y o y o y]

OK with this. Let's see what Kenny can do with Clay to help him regain his top form. At his best Clay is a good addition to the squad

[Fisch]

As l recall, Craig was Mr Creative the playmaker midfielder for Motherwell, he had a reputation of being a tad "mercurial" and was required to show he had the grafter side of his game, especially
when Jobi was the king of the middle. l reckon Clay still has the skills, he just hasn't had the chance to show it . Fingers crossed, he'll come good.

[PutneyO]

I agree with Milano.

He'll come good with KJ

[Ronnie Hotdogs]

Guys, you’ve had 4 years to realise he can’t pass. Come on now.

[Cheshunto]

I’m surprised that he’s been given TWO years and wonder if KJ had any say in that.
I think his work rate is his strong point but really there isn’t too much else I’m afraid, but I hope I and others on here are proved wrong and KJ can improve him as a player.
Really feel we need better quality in CM though if we gonna chase a top 3 spot.