Better than Brannagan? Better than McGuane? Better than Gorrin? Better than others we might look to bring in? Better even than Henry and Sykes who were also part of a top 6 form team?
(Incidentally, what period of form are we using? Last 10 games, Oxford 2nd Burton 7th. Last 12 games, Oxford 6th Burton 13th. Even from Clare's first game, Burton picked up 41 points, Oxford 46 points)
What is laughable is the way that people are using a really sensible comment by Robinson as a stick to beat him with. Clare, it would appear, has said that he wants to play in the number 8 role. Robinson has said that he will have to prove himself good enough to play there, but if he, or anyone else doesn't want to stay then they can leave. Clare was playing as a right back when we signed him, and clearly knew that where he would be asked to play. It didn't work out, that's fine. But he's not exactly Iniesta and no one should allow their interests to be put before the club. THAT would be laughable.