Matt Clarke has become such an important player for Middlesbrough

There is an argument for the shirt needing to be lost by the current wearer when results are good.
That suggests Edmundson would stay in with VdB.

There is however an argument that you should know your best players/team and play them when they are fit.
That to me suggests VdB and Fry, though I see the argument for Clarke recently.

I don't see a way back into the team for Lenihan and do think he will be away, especially if the plan is to sign Edmundson permanently next summer.
 
Lenihan is really unlucky, he was first choice and captain until the injury and now looks like it’ll be tough for him to get back in.
 
The thread title will need to change to Edmundson soon😉

Jokes aside I've been so impressed. He's not put one foot wrong and slotted in seamlessly. He's looked comfortable alongside Ayling / Clarke and Rav as a partner. Just presuming he was a stop gap and going to be a bit part player.

He's definitely making a case for himself to be first choice.

God knows what we will do once Fry and Lenihan are fit? How are they even going to get game time to get match fit. I can see one or both being loaned out. That said both are on significant money.
 
Competition is a good thing I suppose but 5 “first choice” cbs for 2 spaces is maybe pushing it. Mind there’s still 2 to come back from long term injuries and Clarke currently injured so we best not count our chickens etc.
 
Just listened to his Derby interview, sounds like Clarke pushed for the move due to lack of game time and probably knowing his contract wasn't getting extended.

If he was unhappy I understand the reason to let him go
 
Way_Out_West said:
I thought your dismissive reply deserved it. Commiserations for the loss of your favourite though.
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At the time it was probably a fair comment. He was class last season and started this season playing games, it was hard to for see him having a poor run of form and then becoming 4th choice.

I'd of kept him ahead of Edmundson but it is what it is. We are going to need a couple of new centre backs in the summer in my opinion.
 
Block21 said:
I'd of kept him ahead of Edmundson but it is what it is. We are going to need a couple of new centre backs in the summer in my opinion.
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Much of a muchness for those two in terms of play. Attitude (fine with being backup) and finance probably as much of a factor.

I absolutely agree with your last sentence, unless a young un can come in to an adequate level.
 
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