Echo - Tilson in for Clarke?

sufcalways · May 30, 2008

Kris said:
I think ultimately we have to trust Tilly on this issue. After all, it was he who pulled the plug on the deal at the last minute - and at the time it was a very brave decision considering Leon's scoring record.

If Tilly has clear-the-air talks with Leon (if he hasn't already, which has been suggested) and Leon genuinely wants to atone for his behaviour and knuckle down in a Blues shirt for a sensible price and wage, I'd be happy for him to return. He did look a class act, not just in his goalscoring but also his ability to bring other people into play. I think he and Barnard could potentially be an excellent partnership.

Good post, agreed 100%

KrustyTheKray · May 30, 2008

A step backwards if you ask me. He was good when he first come to Roots Hall, but his attitude was ****e thereafter.

Hasn't Tilly learnt his lesson in signing crap strikers, Foran, Harrold, and Paynter et al.

I'd rather keep Charlie Mac than sign Leon Clarke.

KrustyTheKray · May 30, 2008

Wickford_Shrimp said:
Well i can remember a few other games he failed to turn up at. Northampton away?!

And he missed alot of chances too at Gillingham away.

:(

Surely there are better strikers out there than going back for this deadwood.

Beefy · May 30, 2008

TonyTheKray said:
I'd rather keep Charlie Mac than sign Leon Clarke.

Of course you would, we'd be less likely to win games with Charlie Mac in the side which would give you more opportunities to moan.

;)

KrustyTheKray · May 30, 2008

Beefy said:
Of course you would, we'd be less likely to win games with Charlie Mac in the side which would give you more opportunities to moan.

;)

Who the hell is Leon Clarke anyway?? :)

WickfordShrimper · May 30, 2008

TonyTheKray said:
Who the hell is Leon Clarke anyway?? :)

he is worth a gamble.... sign Leon on a one year contract with a clause stating a option to extend to another three years with us... I reckon the boy will come good.... come on Steve I know he let us u and Southend United FC down BUT we all deserve a second chance in life.... everyone’s is human and make mistakes.... Leon knows this and loves Southend/Essex, reminds me of a young Stan collymore was not liked at Crystal palace etc attitude... but came good with the Shrimpers...

SUFC Forever · May 31, 2008

WickfordShrimper said:
he is worth a gamble.... sign Leon on a one year contract with a clause stating a option to extend to another three years with us... I reckon the boy will come good.... come on Steve I know he let us u and Southend United FC down BUT we all deserve a second chance in life.... everyone’s is human and make mistakes.... Leon knows this and loves Southend/Essex, reminds me of a young Stan collymore was not liked at Crystal palace etc attitude... but came good with the Shrimpers...

Leon Clarke is no Stan Collymore and that's a fact...:thumbdown:

WestRoadShrimper · May 31, 2008

This surprises me - according to the grapevine while Clarke was on loan here Tilly spoke to a lot of the managers that he had played under. They pretty much all said the same thing - plays well when looking for a contract, then sits back and hardly does anything when he's got one. A good player to get on loan, but not to sign long term.