Tom Cleverley loan watch

[PaulWinch again]

Sounds like we'll be bidding then.

[Mister E]

I'd like to see him pushed in front of Snachez and Delph, as he does move the ball quickly and has a good range of passing. Get that closer to the opposition box feeding Benteke etc and we could see the best of him.

He is being hampered tacked onto a flat central three.

Agreed with this, Ads

[PaulWinch again]

I don't have a problem with signing him, but £7.5 million seems a bit steap given that he has 6 months left on his contract.

[Witton Warrior]

So no playmaker No 10 in January again?
Or a wide-player to feed the Beast?
Tom Westwood-Cleverly at £7.5m - typical boring Lambert purchase

[lovejoy]

Wouldn't the sensible thing here be to make negative statements so we can strike a better deal, also given Vlaar is off to them surely some swap can be arranged?

[silhillvilla]

I've seen little in him to see what he adds that Westwood doesn't already . We need a different type of player . Sounds like we have him for the season anyway so I would just leave it at that.

[RussellC]

He's a completely different player to Westwood. Westwood's role is to sit in front of the back 4 dictating play. Cleverly plays a good 15 yards further up the pitch, trying to link the play between Westwood and the 'attackers' (eg Benteke). until recently, when Sanchez has been in the team at the same time, you almost never saw Westwood ahead of the ball during a game. Neither does he ever really run with the ball at his feet. 

They might be of similar stature and build, but they're not similar footballers at all.

[silhillvilla]

Which Tom Cleverly have you been watching ? He's  barely crossed the halfway line for us.

[Ads]

I can't help but think this £7.5 million tag was made up at the time and has now stuck.

Why would Lambert need to speak to Tom Fox (notice our manager going through the CEO for once?) if they already know the finances of it?

[RussellC]

Which Tom Cleverly have you been watching ? He's  barely crossed the halfway line for us.

Obviously a different one to you. Perhaps you could elaborate on the similarities between Westwood and Cleverley to help me out?

[aj2k77]

There must be so much better value out there than him at £7.5m, especially with just 6 months left. Keep the money and look for someone who can make a real difference.

[Boz]

The Times today is saying Cleverley is going to wait until the summer and review his options then which is sensible from his point of view I suppose. He'll be hoping to strike a better deal when he's had regular playing time, not that he's been turning in stellar performances however. 

[tomd2103]

I'd like to see him pushed in front of Snachez and Delph, as he does move the ball quickly and has a good range of passing. Get that closer to the opposition box feeding Benteke etc and we could see the best of him.

He is being hampered tacked onto a flat central three.

Agreed with this, Ads

I agree also.  I'm not sure he would be a natural in that position, but it would be worth a try.  I would personally like to see Grealish given a go in that role at some point, as I feel that is his natural position. 

[silhillvilla]

Which Tom Cleverly have you been watching ? He's  barely crossed the halfway line for us.

Obviously a different one to you. Perhaps you could elaborate on the similarities between Westwood and Cleverley to help me out?

Rarely crosses halfway line
Pass of choice - sideways
Or back.
Not a playmaker.
Makes runs behind opposing defence ? No.

[Holte L2]

Which Tom Cleverly have you been watching ? He's  barely crossed the halfway line for us.

Obviously a different one to you. Perhaps you could elaborate on the similarities between Westwood and Cleverley to help me out?

Rarely crosses halfway line
Pass of choice - sideways
Or back.
Not a playmaker.
Makes runs behind opposing defence ? No.

That's due to the tactics employed by Lambert.

Cleverley's game based on his appearances at Wigan as an attacking midfielder show he's capable of playing an advanced role.  Which is where I'd also like to see him positioned.