Conor Clifford and Julian Bennett complete transfers to Southend United

[Eddy Melito]

just a thought, but if Bennett lost some pace as often happens with a long/serious injury perhaps hes looking to go back to being a centre back?

 

[Rattus Norvegicus]

Clifford look like a player that is not afraid to shoot, this is what we needed! We didn't have that sort of player last season!

Errrrhhhh - Leonard but too much disruption to the midfield and injury to allow him to reach his potential.

 

[blueveined]

Clifford look like a player that is not afraid to shoot, this is what we needed! We didn't have that sort of player last season!

Judging by the last couple of games in pre-season I'd say Brown has told BBBC to be like this as well now. I was surprised at some of the long range shots he attempted against both QPR and West Ham.

 

[davewebbsbrain]

What a cracking signing in Clifford. Well done PB.

http://m.youtube.com/watch?v=MUwtcx6rBzQ

Quite shocked no one else has come in for the lad.

Best signing of he summer for us.

 

[Bearded Shrimper]

Never rated Prosser at left-back, far better CB and keep him there and let him develop as a CB rather than keep moving him

Barker wasn't good enough for left-back last season, not quick enough and easily beaten on far too many occossions, so back-up CB for me, which only leave Coker

Therefore we have signed a back-up left-back who can also play in the center

spot on mate. Prosser and Barker only really play full back because they are left footed. Barker was good there once but is very much a centre back now

 

[Murkey_Mouse]

I hope you guys are right, I rather see the players have a go and shoot on sight, there alway saying "if you don't shoot, you won't score!"

 

[silentshrimper]

What a cracking signing in Clifford. Well done PB.

http://m.youtube.com/watch?v=MUwtcx6rBzQ

Quite shocked no one else has come in for the lad.

After watching that I am also thinking...how the hell have we managed to get him? hopefully he can shine in league 2!

 

[buffalowolf]

After watching that , all i can say is , if he keeps a level head on his shoulders and dosent go the way of Lee Sawyer, then we have a future captain on our books.

 

[buffalowolf]

The lad looks to have the ability to go very far in this game, its all up to him and how much he wants to listen and learn and how he dedicates himself, certainly has tons of ability

 

[Shrimper]

I'm half tempted to get a new away shirt with Clifford on the back. Think I'll wait and see how he plays first.

 

[OldBlueLady]

My only issue with Clifford is that I fully expect him to have disciplinary problems and the occasional suspension, those challenges are the type refs don't like!

 

[tommy tucker]

I am sure mr brown will tell him if he feels that his tackles are a bit to over the top for the games he plays in

 

[prawntobewild]

I'm half tempted to get a new away shirt with Clifford on the back. Think I'll wait and see how he plays first.

I wuold go ahead mate & if he isn't any good just get a picture of a big red dog transferred on under the name.

But I would hold off a bit if you choose a well known PR man instead.

 

[Rattus Norvegicus]

My only issue with Clifford is that I fully expect him to have disciplinary problems and the occasional suspension, those challenges are the type refs don't like!

As an ex-Chelsea youth Clifford reminds me of Sawyer. I hope that is where the similarity ends in terms of behaviour off the pitch.

Good to have him aboard the T.E.G. starship on route to Division 2. :thumbsup:

 

[Lord Zoltan]

This Clifford bloke looks too good to be true!? The video of him is absolute class.. Anyone else thinking how comes he joined our club at our level? Has he got any "issues". I know he hasn't had a club for a while and is looking to establish himself somewhere, but I would have thought a league 1 club would have been interested? I wasn't aware we faced much/any competition for his signature. Am I being a tad suspicious?

 

[fbm]

This Clifford bloke looks too good to be true!? The video of him is absolute class.. Anyone else thinking how comes he joined our club at our level? Has he got any "issues". I know he hasn't had a club for a while and is looking to establish himself somewhere, but I would have thought a league 1 club would have been interested? I wasn't aware we faced much/any competition for his signature. Am I being a tad suspicious?

Let's keep our feet on the ground... the Youtube stuff isnt new and he's had chances to join other clubs who have all passed him up. There must be a reason why; we just don't know what it is yet.

 

[Lord Zoltan]

Let's keep our feet on the ground... the Youtube stuff isnt new and he's had chances to join other clubs who have all passed him up. There must be a reason why; we just don't know what it is yet.

Fingers crossed he can replicate some of those YouTube moments.

 

[fbm]

Fingers crossed he can replicate some of those YouTube moments.

Yep, totally agree. The lad can play... as could Bilel Mohsni. His youtube collection would contain some fantastic stuff but he was also a liability.

 

[londonblue]

As an ex-Chelsea youth Clifford reminds me of Sawyer. I hope that is where the similarity ends in terms of behaviour off the pitch.

Good to have him aboard the T.E.G. starship on route to Division 2. :thumbsup:

Reminds me more of Grant.

 

[THE SEVENTIES NORTH BANK]

Reminds me more of Grant.

Grant had a rubbish shot on him. When he got the ball outside the penalty area, you didn't want him to shoot, as it normally went for a goal kick. This kid, I want him to shoot as much as possible.