Where's Bola?

[UgoAfro]

Thought Giles really struggled last night and thought Bola might have been brought on to make us more solid when we were ahead but i noticed he wasn't even on the bench last night. Is he injured or just out of favour?

 

[TeaCider]

I would guess injured.

He was liking every social media post by the club last night.

 

[fella]

He forgot how to get the ground. Was last seen asking for instruction in the carpark at Asda South Bank.

 

[Quicksilvera]

Forget Bola what’s happened to Matt Clarke?

 

[Alexander Supertramp]

Forget Bola what’s happened to Matt Clarke?

Incredible signing

 

[wilkos_perm]

Forget Bola what’s happened to Matt Clarke?

he was out with a back injury. Whether that's still the case i'm not sure

 

[chickenrunner]

Forget Bola what’s happened to Matt Clarke?

Forget Matt Clarke what's happened to ........................ Ahh scratch that, just forget Matt Clarke.

 

[Jonny Ingbar]

Forget Matt Clarke what's happened to ........................ Ahh scratch that, just forget Matt Clarke.

It been a strange one hasn't it, obviously played really well at his last few clubs (hence the much publicised player of the year accolades), but looked like a sunday league clogger here at times.

I can only guess he wasnt fit/injued when he came.

 

[MVBoro]

It been a strange one hasn't it, obviously played really well at his last few clubs (hence the much publicised player of the year accolades), but looked like a sunday league clogger here at times.

I can only guess he wasnt fit/injued when he came.

Totally agree. Turning circle of a frigate and slow as heck! Only decent thing he had was a good left footed pass on him. We can only hope we eventually see the player of the year at his previous two clubs.

 

[muniz]

It been a strange one hasn't it, obviously played really well at his last few clubs (hence the much publicised player of the year accolades), but looked like a sunday league clogger here at times.

I can only guess he wasnt fit/injued when he came.

I blame wilder lol, first game was great, then after he coached him it was over lol

 

[Angelofayresome]

I seen Bola yesterday with his partner getting in his car around 3pm thought it was strange he want on the coach, must be injured

 

[Expat Smoggie]

Clarkie had sciatica but maybe it’s a bigger issue. Let’s not forget he was on the beach for the best part of two years at Brighton so maybe he’s body trying to come to terms with working again lol

Personally I think he’s a great asset )based on the first game) and hopefully when he’s fully fit he can resume his first game form.

 

[indeedido]

Let’s not forget he was on the beach for the best part of two years at Brighton so maybe he’s body trying to come to terms with working again lol

He played 60 matches for Pompey in 2018-19.
He played 37 for Derby in 2019-20 and 44 for Derby in 2021-22.
He then played 33 times for West Brom last season.

Not sure how he was in Brighton to be on the beach.

Interesting that Bruce did not bring him back to West Brom...and was more than happy to let Mowatt go.

 

[TeaCider]

He played 60 matches for Pompey in 2018-19.
He played 37 for Derby in 2019-20 and 44 for Derby in 2021-22.
He then played 33 times for West Brom last season.

Not sure how he was in Brighton to be on the beach.

Interesting that Bruce did not bring him back to West Brom...and was more than happy to let Mowatt go.

Bruce said that they couldn't afford to sign him permanently, but would have brought him back on loan immediately if able.

 

[BoroMart]

Forget Matt Clarke what's happened to ........................ Ahh scratch that, just forget Matt Clarke.

Clarke not a bad player and was playing with an injury for most of the time he was here

 

[Jonny Ingbar]

I blame wilder lol, first game was great, then after he coached him it was over lol

To be fair I think it's a well worn MFC strategy to pin everything on Wilder.

 

[The_Big_Woodowski]

To be fair I think it's a well worn MFC strategy to pin everything on Wilder.

Funny you should say that…. As I continue with that vein…

Have from a good source, Clarke hurt his back, and wilder pushed/made him play when he wasn’t fit. This has aggravated the issue and he was going to see a specialist, with the potential of surgery been required.

 

[TheYorkshireTerrier]

I think Clarke will come good if he can get back in the team but that will be a struggle if Lenihan keeps his recent form up.

Like Lenihan, Clarke has had a tricky start to his career at Boro, think he is suited to a back 2 than a 3.