Tom Cleverley

LinekersLegs · October 14, 2015

Bluerover said:
From Kilbride in the Echo:

The Blues boss said that he expects John Stones to be ready for the clash with Manchester United, but Tom Cleverley remains unfit.

“John has been doing some real, quality work here and it will be a matter of getting him match fit.

“We still have three very important games ahead of that fixture in terms of preparation so we will get a better idea on Friday of where John is," he said.

Both Leighton and Tom have rejoined regular training though which is a good sign, thought Cleverley was going to be out for much longer when he was stretchered off.

Big Fat Sam · October 14, 2015

Be good to get him back. More than useful squad player.

Norwegian Cow · October 14, 2015

useful squad player.

Rugby Toffee · October 14, 2015

A newer version of Leon Osman

Tubey · October 14, 2015

Rugby Toffee said:
A newer version of Leon Osman

Nowhere near as lightweight though.

I like the Clevs actually. Didn't used to, but he's a good player who keeps play moving well.

Eggs · October 14, 2015

......be like a new player, might have mad the difference against the Pool.

Dutch Toffee · October 14, 2015

He's a lot more than a usefull squad player imo. Already proving he's a superb signing by Martinez. My advice is to get used to see Cleverley as one of the first names on the team sheet for quite a few years to come.

Walken · October 14, 2015

Rugby Toffee said:
A newer version of Leon Osman

no need for that mate, he's just been through a tough experience and you drop the O bomb on him

Norwegian Cow · October 14, 2015

cleverly definitely has a role to play. All this talk about playing 2 wingers is fine, but there is a limit to the amount of players you can play that offer nothing defensively. We already have Lukaku and Barkley who have been told to not chase down just find space ,playing kev and Gerry as well would see us getting slaughtered in midfield. Picking a football team is not like picking a fantasy football team.

ijjysmith · October 14, 2015

Norwegian Cow said:
cleverly definitely has a role to play. All this talk about playing 2 wingers is fine, but there is a limit to the amount of players you can play that offer nothing defensively. We already have Lukaku and Barkley who have been told to not chase down just find space ,playing kev and Gerry as well would see us getting slaughtered in midfield. Picking a football team is not like picking a fantasy football team.

You manage a team mate?

jolteon123 · October 14, 2015

ijjysmith said:
You manage a team mate?

He has a fantasy football team, didn't you see

Saint Domingo · October 14, 2015

I rate Cleverley, I just think him chasing up and down the flank is a waste. Slot him in next to McCarthy and he'd be ideal I think.

hetion · October 14, 2015

Dutch Toffee said:
He's a lot more than a usefull squad player imo. Already proving he's a superb signing by Martinez. My advice is to get used to see Cleverley as one of the first names on the team sheet for quite a few years to come.

Very happy with this I am too. He's on the left in my ideal starting XI. Really think him and Baines can get something special going down that side in attack, his workrate is fantastic and his tactical discipline/understanding is excellent too. Think he can turn out to be a perfect 'cog in the machine' type player.

Arteta2391 · October 15, 2015

hopefully he won't be an Oviedo 2.0

Shocking really, but injuries are an unfortunate con to being a professional athlete.

TheFinnFan · October 15, 2015

So when can we expect him to be back in action?

When Dier tackled him (didnt see it) somuchfun txted me "Clevz ankle broken, season over"...Thank god it wasnt as bad as it first looked.