‘Absolutely outrageous’, ‘Different gravy’ – Leeds fans in meltdown over 17-yr-old’s U23s display

Fri 23 March 2018 14:54, UK

By Richard Parks

Leeds United fans have taken to Twitter to drool over young striker Jack Clarke after his display for the Under-23s in their 3-0 win against Cardiff City on Friday.

United’s development side continued their impressive run with a convincing home win over their Championship rivals at Thorp Arch on Friday afternoon.

The goals were scored by Sam Dalby, the striker who netted twice in Monday’s 3-2 triumph over Ipswich Town at Portman Road, substitute Clarke Odour and Madgar Gomes from the penalty spot.

But the player who Leeds fans were talking about on social media was wide forward Clarke, 17, who tore Cardiff to ribbons from his left flank role.

The teenager, who signed a professional contract with Leeds on his birthday last November, provided the assists for both of Dalby and Odour’s goals.

Now many United fans are calling for Paul Heckingbottom to fast-track him into the senior XI following recent promotions for fellow academy products Bailey Peacock-Farrell and Tom Pearce.

Here is a selection of their messages on Twitter:

Jack Clarke is absolutely outrageous. What a player. #lufc
— Daryl (@Dazelar29) March 23, 2018

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Watching @LUFC u23 match, we’ve got some very good players, but @JackClarke09 looks a player! Giving Cardiff RB a torrid time! Hope PH is watching this game #lufc #mot #alaw #future
— Chris Gamble (@CGamb15) March 23, 2018

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Back underway and Clarke is at it again. Skips past 2 down the line, weaves his way into the box and forces a corner. Might be special this kid #lufc
— Jack Douglas (@JDouglasSport) March 23, 2018

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Some more exceptional passing and movement from the U23s, really impressed how they are as individuals but as a team also.
Clarke is the best winger at beating a man we have at the club, needs to get a chance this season. #lufc
— James (@James_H_3) March 23, 2018

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What a talent Jack Clarke is. Sam Dalby scoring for fun too. U23’s looking very promising #LUFC
— Ashley Oakes (@Oakes_89) March 23, 2018

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Jack Clarke needed in the first team after internationals, such a threat. #lufc
— Joseph Brook (@JBSports_lufc) March 23, 2018

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Dalby a goal scorer and Clarke is going to make his debut before he’s 18 #lufc
— Ryan Pinnick (@RPlufc93) March 23, 2018

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Jack Clarke is different gravy and Sam Dolby scores goals. Love it. #LUFC #U23s
— Distractedsen Leeds (@DistractedLeeds) March 23, 2018

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Dalby another goal, excellent header, rising above everyone and powering it home. Clarke been excellent this half must of completed 10 plus take on’ s #lufc
— Adam (@Hertswhitelufc) March 23, 2018

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Say it every week but #lufc need to do anything they can to keep hold of @JackClarke09 looks a serious footballer.
— Jack Pearson (@JackTPearson) March 23, 2018

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