As soon as I got the chance today, I wanted to take it.” He added: “Funnily enough, I watched that free-kick the night before the game. I’ve not checked by phone after this game so we’ll see!”Ĭlarkson’s winner was eerily similar to Pittodrie loanee predecessor James Maddison’s effort that beat Rangers six years ago. Has Steven been in touch? Not at this minute in time. He was probably the best person to learn from. “We did a lot of one-to-ones with him and from then on I’ve just done it before every game. It started when I was with the 18s at Liverpool and Gerrard was our coach. I like doing a bit of shooting and the day before the game I always do free-kicks. Speaking after the match at McDiarmid Park, Clarkson said: “I practise after sessions.
READ MORE: Denis Law - the Balon d'Or winner who is an avid supporter of Aberdeen On-loan Liverpool ace Clarkson’s second-half free-kick was made at Melwood where he honed his skills in the academy under current Aston Villa boss Steven Gerrard, who coached him in the Under 18s set up previously, writes the Daily Record.Ĭlarkson's sublime strike wasn't the first to capture the attention of the Red Army, as his long range effort two weeks ago steered the Dons towards a 4-1 win over St Mirren, and it's the former Rangers boss he credits with helping him craft his exquisite qualities from distance. Leighton Clarkson has lifted the lid on the inspiration behind his screamer that sealed all three points for Aberdeen against St Johnstone.
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