Ex-Sunderland winger Jack Clarke has been in positive type for Ipswich Town this season.
Former Sunderland legend Kevin Phillips has heaped reward on ex-Black Cats talisman Jack Clarke, suggesting that the winger is a expertise that present club Ipswich Town must be trying to “build around” transferring ahead.
Clarke loved a massively profitable stint on Wearside between 2022 and 2024, scoring 28 objectives and helping 23 extra throughout 114 appearances earlier than sealing a excessive profile switch to Suffolk.
Presented with a chance to show himself within the Premier League final time period as a part of Kieran McKenna’s newly promoted squad, nonetheless, the 25-year-old struggled to make a constant impression.
But this season has been a a lot improved story for Clarke. At the time of writing, with Ipswich firmly within the hunt for a right away promotion again to the highest flight, the ex-Sunderland man has registered 13 objectives and two assists in 37 Championship outings, and his performances of late have been sufficient to catch the attention of Phillips, who has advised that he can proceed to be a extremely important presence for the Tractor Boys.
What has Kevin Phillips stated about ex-Sunderland winger Jack Clarke?
Speaking to The Echo, courtesy of BestBettingSites, Phillips stated: “I was a bit surprised when I saw him leave Sunderland. I watched him very closely over the years. Very talented player. Can create goals and score goals. And he’s shown that this season.
“One thing that’s probably been levelled at him as a little bit of criticism is that he didn’t score enough goals. Well, this season, he’s sitting on 13 goals playing in that wide area. So now he’s chipping in with that. He’s creating, he’s assisting. And he’s a bit more mature as well with playing games. So he’s a hugely important player, and he’s certainly one that, if you were to rebuild a squad, I’m not saying Ipswich need to, then he’s certainly a player that you would look to build around for sure.”
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What has Kieran McKenna stated about ex-Sunderland winger Jack Clarke?
For his half, Ipswich boss McKenna has additionally expressed his delight at Clarke’s progress this season. Speaking after the attacker’s brace in a win over Bristol City again in January, the Northern Irish coach stated: “I really enjoyed him. He worked so hard off the ball in every aspect. His link-up was really good as well.
“His strategy to the season has been prime. There’s some nice competitors with one other participant there who’s having an excellent season in an analogous place, however Jack has actually hung in with the mindset of growing himself and attempting to enhance his all-round sport, to work effectively if he begins and work effectively if he comes off the bench.”
