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title: "Newcastle United: Paul Robinson drops Ciaran Clark claim"
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author: "Adam Clancy"
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published: "2022-02-03T15:15:46Z"
modified: "2022-02-03T15:15:46Z"
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# Newcastle United: Paul Robinson drops Ciaran Clark claim

**Paul Robinson has now dropped a big Newcastle United claim involving Ciaran Clark.**

### The Lowdown: Clark’s indiscipline

The Irishman has come under the spotlight recently due to his indiscipline, as [footage](https://twitter.com/i1mro/status/1487110852939505666?s=20&t=oVv6cX_CHjIJMRgU81BsrQ) shared last month showed him punching an opponent in a friendly against Al-Ittihad, which resulted in him being sent off.

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This comes after he was given a red card just [nine](https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/59383150) minutes into their 1-1 draw at home to Norwich City in the Premier League in November, and with the signing of Dan Burn from Brighton on Transfer Deadline Day, the 32-year-old’s future at St James’ Park will have to be questioned.

### The Latest: Robinson reacts

Speaking to [Football Insider](https://www.footballinsider247.com/ciaran-clark-may-never-play-for-newcastle-united-again-after-footage-emerges-pundit/), Robinson – who regularly appears on [Sky Sports](https://icdb.tv/stats/110/Paul-Robinson) – has now claimed that Clark may have even played his last game for Newcastle, saying:

*“You don’t know what has gone on behind the scenes but that was the perfect example of how not to perform in an audition in front of your new bosses.*

*“You don’t get sent off in a friendly game in front of your new owners when you’re on a training camp.*

*“He has played in quite a few games this season. If the manager sees him as surplus to requirements I’m surprised we didn’t see him move on before the deadline.*

*“Given his recent disciplinary record, this could be the end for him at Newcastle.”*

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### The Verdict: Get rid

Following the arrival of Burn on Tyneside, Newcastle can now afford to get Clark off of their books.

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The Republic of Ireland international is currently ranked as the fifth-worst player in the top flight at the moment, and the worst out of his teammates ([WhoScored](https://www.whoscored.com/Regions/252/Tournaments/2/Seasons/8618/Stages/19793/PlayerStatistics/England-Premier-League-2021-2022)), so he would not be a big loss should the Magpies decide to get rid.

Nonetheless, he should at least be frozen out by Eddie Howe for his indiscipline until such time that a suitable buyer comes in for him.

***In other news,*** [***NUFC are interested in this £83.3m-rated ‘engine’***](https://www.footballtransfertavern.com/newcastle-united-transfer-rumours/transfer-news-victor-osimhen-napoli-premier-league/)