Connor Clifford

[NattyBlue 44]

Exactly, he's only on on loan for a short time but he can get some games which is good and maybe another deal will be made. Has he been loaned because of lack of Reserve games?

[LDN Blue 7,903]

We are not going to be loaning players like Connor to Premiership clubs, thats just a fact. We have to put them where they will get the most benefit from. First step is to get used to playing league football. After this loan he may well move to a Championship club, there is no point sending him to a Championship club if he isn't going to get played.

Ah fair enough, how old is he now anyway? I was watching the Youth Final again, what a performance from him and Josh!

[quinner 9]

Ah fair enough, how old is he now anyway? I was watching the Youth Final again, what a performance from him and Josh!

He's 19 years old. Really hope he makes it in chelsea. Would love to see an Irish lad playing every week for Chelsea. Also would be great to have a class midfielder for Country!!

[LDN Blue 7,903]

He's 19 years old. Really hope he makes it in chelsea. Would love to see an Irish lad playing every week for Chelsea. Also would be great to have a class midfielder for Country!!

Couldn't agree more! Last Irish player we had was Duff (and what a player he was!). We all have big hopes for Connor here anyway, so hopefully he'll get his time just like Josh.

[EskWeston 696]

Has he been loaned because of lack of Reserve games?

Basically he has been loaned out to move his development forward, to see how he handles a higher level of football.

[Badboy 1,526]

Basically he has been loaned out to move his development forward, to see how he handles a higher level of football.

I think he is a gerard type player in the way he explodes into action. Josh is the much much more talented player though which might hold him back ultimately.

[NattyBlue 44]

Ah ok, to see if he can actually deal with the more physical demands and stuff then

[eldo 868]

Played 90mins today. As i read he was playing well.

[quinner 9]

helsea youngster enjoying Plymouth experience

11:55 AM 25 October, 2010

Chelsea midfielder Conor Clifford joined Plymouth on a one-month loan deal on Friday and made his debut the following day in a 2-1 home victory against Huddersfield.

“I came down on Friday night, so it [the loan move] was really short notice,” he told This Is Devon. “I just packed my bag, jumped on the train, and came down.

“[Plymouth winger] Craig Noone picked me up from the train station, and I stayed with him that night,” he explained. “I went into the dressing-room, put the kit on and went out and played.

“I didn’t know anyone’s name, but the lads were good to me. They looked after me on the pitch, and helped me through it,” the Republic of Ireland Under-21 international added. “I really enjoyed it.”

Before the game, Clifford admitted to feeling a bit apprehensive. “It was strange, sitting down and no-one knowing who you are, and you’re starting when other lads who have been training all week aren’t starting,” he said. “It did feel a bit awkward.”

He was pleasantly surprised to be thrown into the starting line-up by Argyle manager Peter Reid. “I wasn’t expecting that at all,” he admitted.

“Peter Reid has shown great faith in me, throwing me in like that,” Clifford added. “He just said: ‘Relax, go out and express yourself, and don’t be nervous’. It was good.”

Lets Hope he does well and earns loan move to a championship team!

[eldo 868]

He is starting against Oldham today.

[zolayes 14,489]

only saw comments on 606 but Argyle fans were raving over his first game ...made him MOM.

[kwylino 329]

Wont be too long until he puts gerrard to shame in long distance power shooting

[NattyBlue 44]

They lost didn't they? I hear he got a few good tackles in

[EskWeston 696]

He is doing quite well there it would seem, his work ethic and passing ability would have always meant he would do well though. Lets see where he goes from here though,

[CHD 30]

I gave out to him for his comments about not having a Chelsea future. I fully expect him to be world class now and lead us to glory.

[zolayes 14,489]

They lost didn't they? I hear he got a few good tackles in

he would have to ...they had 2 sent off but only lost in time addad on

[Kostas 1,468]

His loan deal has been extended until December 20.

[LDN Blue 7,903]

Good stuff, glad to see him getting regular first team football there. It's only a matter of time till Carlo calls him for some first team action at home