Just how good was Jack Cork?

[jdrobbo]

Ive got to agree with all of the above as it fits in with my view of Jack Cork.

Two seasons ago he should’ve played a lot more games and I believe that contributed to our inept performances and subsequent relegation. Did he come back in after Dyche was sacked? I remember that headed goal in the game at Watford when we won 2-1.

In a league where pace, youth and physical exertion with the ‘press’ on opponents playing out from the back Jack’s legs were probably not up to it although his experience at the club will have helped some of the young lads settle in.

Happy memories and all the best to Havk for his future. We should be very pleased that he chose to come and join us on 3 occasions.

Some stats from that season


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[Goliath]

I must've been told by at least ten people in the last 24 hours that he's past it! I still think he'd do a decent job next season, even from the bench, but perhaps it's wages and game time making him want to move on. I remain convinced, at least half of our fanbase never really acknowledged what a bloody brilliant player he was for us.

I've know idea where people get that from. I think he's been excellent for us under Kompany as well as Dyches last season when he played.

Where are do people get this idea that he's suddenly.past it?
He doesn't even particularly need to run a lot if he's sat infront of the back 4, his positioning more than makes it for a lack of speed. Personally I think if we'd gone into the season with the below midfield 3 then we would have had a much greater control of games both offensively and defensively.

.....Cork
Berge Cullen