Craig Clay

[Max B Gold]

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.

This post is correct.

[BiggsyMalone]

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

That’s a lie

[Beradogs]

He was the water carrier in the promotion year to better players than this season in Bonne, Koroma and a 2 year younger Jobi. That role suits him. That’s not good enough though, not when he has been here 4 years, he has just been offered a 2 year contract and he was/is captain. On that basis I also want him to be able to step up and create and be influential when it’s a bit more of a struggle. You didn’t watch the games last season if you think he was in any way influential. League two is also a step to far for him generally. Yes, he runs a lot. So does, a womble in the London marathon but I don’t want uncle Bulgaria starting in centre mid either.

[Ronnie Hotdogs]

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

That’s a lie

Ok, 3 years 10 months, but let’s not be pedantic.

[Ronnie Hotdogs]

He was the water carrier in the promotion year to better players than this season in Bonne, Koroma and a 2 year younger Jobi. That role suits him. That’s not good enough though, not when he has been here 4 years, he has just been offered a 2 year contract and he was/is captain. On that basis I also want him to be able to step up and create and be influential when it’s a bit more of a struggle. You didn’t watch the games last season if you think he was in any way influential. League two is also a step to far for him generally. Yes, he runs a lot. So does, a womble in the London marathon but I don’t want uncle Bulgaria starting in centre mid either.

Yeah, nailed it.

[slacker]

2 more years for Clay? Ha, ha. Typical Orient.

[BiggsyMalone]

He was the water carrier in the promotion year to better players than this season in Bonne, Koroma and a 2 year younger Jobi. That role suits him. That’s not good enough though, not when he has been here 4 years, he has just been offered a 2 year contract and he was/is captain. On that basis I also want him to be able to step up and create and be influential when it’s a bit more of a struggle. You didn’t watch the games last season if you think he was in any way influential. League two is also a step to far for him generally. Yes, he runs a lot. So does, a womble in the London marathon but I don’t want uncle Bulgaria starting in centre mid either.

You need players like Clay in your squad if you want to get promotion.

[Ronnie Hotdogs]

Not to L1, you don't.

[BiggsyMalone]

Not to L1, you don't.

Successful teams at every level have them. They do the running so better players don’t have to. Kenny Jackett wants to play a high press next season, good luck without people who run their bollocks off for 90 mins.

[Ronnie Hotdogs]

Some players can run about for 90 mins, and also pass and trap a ball.

[BiggsyMalone]

Some players can run about for 90 mins, and also pass and trap a ball.

He can trap a ball and pass, that’s just a lie to say he can’t. Now Ling is gone, you’re looking for a new scapegoat.

[Max B Gold]

Some players can run about for 90 mins, and also pass and trap a ball.

He can trap a ball and pass, that’s just a lie to say he can’t. Now Ling is gone, you’re looking for a new scapegoat.

I'm not 100% in favour of scapegoats but if we have to have one the choice of Clay is the correct one

[EliotNes]

From the pre-season photo galleries and Wet Spam hi-lites IMO he has lost some weight from last season, as has Cisse. Is that Prately or Jackett's doing, I wonder.

[Max B Gold]

From the pre-season photo galleries and Wet Spam hi-lites IMO he has lost some weight from last season, as has Cisse. Is that Prately or Jackett's doing, I wonder.

Probably Weight Watchers or Slimfast for porkies.

[Give it to Jabo]

He is now 29 years young. He may have lost weight; he needs to gain more footballing nous....

[Ronnie Hotdogs]

Maybe his face has got even bigger and his body looks smaller in comparison?

[tuffers#1]

From the pre-season photo galleries and Wet Spam hi-lites IMO he has lost some weight from last season, as has Cisse. Is that Prately or Jackett's doing, I wonder.

Probably Weight Watchers or Slimfast for porkies.

More just likely gone Vegan