Sky Sports Jack Clarke’s impressive cameo vs Wolves could spell bad news for Sunderland’s transfer hopes.
Life at Ipswich Town has not been easy for Jack Clarke so far this season, but he may have turned a corner now after his latest performance.
Jack Clarke departed Sunderland in the summer to join Premier League newcomers Ipswich Town, breaking Black Cats fans’ hearts. While the attraction of the top flight was too much to pass up, Clarke may have regretted his decision after receiving criticism from Ipswich fans for his early-season performances. Clarke’s performance for Ipswich had been inconsistent, with just minor contributions and frustrations in the final third.
Jack Clarke bags crucial assist for Ipswich Town
Ipswich won an important win over fellow relegation contenders Wolves on Saturday evening, with Jack Taylor’s injury-time goal securing all three points at Molineux. The entrance of Clarke helped to transform the game, with the former Sunderland star providing a crucial assist for the 94th-minute victory.
| Statistics | Jack Clarke vs Wolves |
|---|---|
| Minutes played | 15 |
| Assists | 1 |
| Shots | 1 |
| Successful dribbles | 1 |
| Pass success | 88% |
| Successful crosses | 1 |
| Successful long balls | 1 |
| Duel success | 60% |
Not only that, but Clarke’s 15-minute cameo saw the youthful winger succeed with a single dribble, cross, and long pass, as well as a blocked shot. Perhaps more impressively, Clarke won three of his five duels on the night, which is not something he is known for. It was a pivotal moment in Ipswich’s bid for survival, and on a more personal level, it may have been the performance that saved Jack Clarke from his Premier League nightmare and helped him get back on track for the Tractor Boys.
Sunderland have no chance of Jack Clarke loan now
There had been whispers among the fanbase that a return to the Stadium of Light could be the solution for Clarke. We even stated that Clarke’s next two games would be key in determining whether he would stay at Ipswich after the January transfer window. With his impactful performance against Wolves, it appears that any prospects for a Clarke reunion are vanishing quickly. Which is unfortunate for any Sunderland fans who hoped to see the player return, but clearly great news for the player himself. Regis Le Bris will need to locate a substitute for Tommy Watson, who is injured. It is unclear whether this will occur in the transfer market or inside the Sunderland squad.
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