welshgaz Posted April 13, 2023 Share Posted April 13, 2023 (edited) I wanted to start a new thread about the great man as we come towards the end of this season. I’ve spoke to many fellow fans who feel he won’t be here next season and he has been a bit part player of late as he doesn’t get in ahead of Hogan. I still feel he has a lot to offer at this level and would like to see him under contract for next season. However, I don’t think he’d accept being a squad player and there will be plenty of takers at conference level who would take him. A legend of the game and certainly a legend at our club after he virtually single handedly kept us up in league one a few years back. I’d like to know his intentions for next season as if he was retiring, a guard of honour at the last game would be a great way to send him off. We often talk about players coming and going and struggling to have an affiliation with players. I’m sure we can all agree, whatever your opinion on his current capabilities that the the term legend isn’t too far off for Clarkey. Edited April 13, 2023 by welshgaz 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lukers1 Posted April 13, 2023 Share Posted April 13, 2023 Unfortunately his legs have gone even for this level and I think he’ll probably drop down another level to get his 1000 games. He’s been a great servant to every club he’s represented and a model professional on and off the pitch. I don’t think he’ll be here, but what an asset to have around the club. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
welshgaz Posted April 13, 2023 Author Share Posted April 13, 2023 2 minutes ago, Lukers1 said: Unfortunately his legs have gone even for this level and I think he’ll probably drop down another level to get his 1000 games. He’s been a great servant to every club he’s represented and a model professional on and off the pitch. I don’t think he’ll be here, but what an asset to have around the club. I think it’s a big ask for him to play left of a back 3. He struggled at Wrexham but the they all did. I’d have no worries with him centre half in a back 4 alongside a packet player. This won’t happen mind with Hogan contracted. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Monty Burns Posted April 13, 2023 Share Posted April 13, 2023 l'll never forget him looking upset and acting like we lost after we beat fulham, asif it was his retirement match. like the club was secretly folding and only he knew about it. l'd like to keep him as a squad player, but could understand him not wanting the same. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lee Sinnott Posted April 13, 2023 Share Posted April 13, 2023 He'll do alright against the donkeys that Maidenhead will have up front. But his performance at Wrexham was as bad as we've probably seen this season from a Latics player. Shake his hand and say "thanks for 2016-2019, but you've not been very good this time around..." Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GlossopLatic Posted April 13, 2023 Share Posted April 13, 2023 Love the player, Love the bloke l, but I think we should use the wage elsewhere next season. Would be nice to give him a good send off at the end of the season. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheBigDog Posted April 13, 2023 Share Posted April 13, 2023 I’d keep him in in a coaching capacity - the lad is a diamond 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oafc1955 Posted April 13, 2023 Share Posted April 13, 2023 56 minutes ago, Lee Sinnott said: He'll do alright against the donkeys that Maidenhead will have up front. But his performance at Wrexham was as bad as we've probably seen this season from a Latics player. Shake his hand and say "thanks for 2016-2019, but you've not been very good this time around..." Age has caught up with him but as always he’s given his all… 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flemboy Posted April 13, 2023 Share Posted April 13, 2023 He can still do another season at this level with his experience Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hollandspies Posted April 14, 2023 Share Posted April 14, 2023 I wish I’d asked the question at the Fans Forum of the likelihood of Clarkey staying on with us in some capacity next season. Anyway, for me, It’s a no brainer. A player, part-player, coach, mentor and his influencial presence around the club is worth the offer of a 12 month contract. Show him this job description and let him decide. Respect your decision either way Peter, but at least we tried. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lee Sinnott Posted April 14, 2023 Share Posted April 14, 2023 7 hours ago, TheBigDog said: I’d keep him in in a coaching capacity - the lad is a diamond I'm sure I've read previously that he doesn't want to go into coaching... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shrek Posted April 14, 2023 Share Posted April 14, 2023 I love the man but depending on his wages he may be the worst signing of Unsworth's reign so far. He was always slow but now he's weak. 100% a Darren Royle signing by the way. We need fast mobile atheltic players in this league. At least he'll get the social media send off many craved last time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
O.A.F.C. Posted April 14, 2023 Share Posted April 14, 2023 I've nothing but respect for the man but he is anymore of a legend than Sean Gregan? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shrek Posted April 14, 2023 Share Posted April 14, 2023 1 minute ago, O.A.F.C. said: I've nothing but respect for the man but he is anymore of a legend than Sean Gregan? Not as good a player for sure. Both cult heros rather than legends IMO. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nzlatic Posted April 14, 2023 Share Posted April 14, 2023 41 minutes ago, Shrek said: I love the man but depending on his wages he may be the worst signing of Unsworth's reign so far. He was always slow but now he's weak. 100% a Darren Royle signing by the way. We need fast mobile atheltic players in this league. At least he'll get the social media send off many craved last time. We were also probably lacking in character and leadership when he was brought in. His goal against Barnet was pretty much his own making. Insisting on players getting forward for the corner and for the corner to be put into the box as it looked like he fancied himself against his marker. Should be a valuable lesson to some of the other players who retreat all too easily at the end of the game. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
League one forever Posted April 14, 2023 Share Posted April 14, 2023 11 minutes ago, nzlatic said: We were also probably lacking in character and leadership when he was brought in. Spot on. It was worth bringing him in for that alone, never mind his performances. It’s no coincidence in my view that results picked up after he came in. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheBigDog Posted April 14, 2023 Share Posted April 14, 2023 1 hour ago, Shrek said: I love the man but depending on his wages he may be the worst signing of Unsworth's reign so far. He was always slow but now he's weak. 100% disagree with this. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shrek Posted April 14, 2023 Share Posted April 14, 2023 49 minutes ago, League one forever said: Spot on. It was worth bringing him in for that alone, never mind his performances. It’s no coincidence in my view that results picked up after he came in. Could we not have signed an experienced warhorse centre half who can still perform instead? Plenty of those knocking about. Signing for the fans was Clarke, not the manager IMO. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LaticsPete Posted April 14, 2023 Share Posted April 14, 2023 31 minutes ago, Shrek said: Could we not have signed an experienced warhorse centre half who can still perform instead? Plenty of those knocking about. Shortlist please. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shrek Posted April 14, 2023 Share Posted April 14, 2023 44 minutes ago, LaticsPete said: Shortlist please. Nice manners but I'm not sad enough to list a bunch of 30 plus centre backs in league 2, Conf and National N/S. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bobledgersheart Posted April 14, 2023 Share Posted April 14, 2023 16 minutes ago, Shrek said: Nice manners but I'm not sad enough to list a bunch of 30 plus centre backs in league 2, Conf and National N/S. ..............or can't ? 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shrek Posted April 14, 2023 Share Posted April 14, 2023 Just now, Bobledgersheart said: ..............or can't ? I'm level 3 qualified at google so I reckon I could. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lee Sinnott Posted April 14, 2023 Share Posted April 14, 2023 41 minutes ago, Shrek said: Nice manners but I'm not sad enough to list a bunch of 30 plus centre backs in league 2, Conf and National N/S. I'll raise you Niall Canavan... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oafc1955 Posted April 14, 2023 Share Posted April 14, 2023 11 minutes ago, Lee Sinnott said: I'll raise you Niall Canavan... He’s their captain and has played for Barrow in just about every game this season…why would he be interested in a move down the leagues and more importantly why would Barrow, who paid a fee for him 12 months ago, want rid? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lee Sinnott Posted April 14, 2023 Share Posted April 14, 2023 8 minutes ago, oafc1955 said: He’s their captain and has played for Barrow in just about every game this season…why would he be interested in a move down the leagues and more importantly why would Barrow, who paid a fee for him 12 months ago, want rid? Because Oldham are bigger than Barrow and can pay more money than Barrow... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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