clutch problem zs 1.8

having problems changing gear have to really push pedal in to the carpet to change gear .when first is selected the biting point is fine and take up is smooth with no judder.is there any part that could that could fail that could cause the problem?or is this a gearbox problem?car is a zs 1.8 had a rover 420 in the past and gear change was was hot knife through butter smooth I am assuming the 1.8 has the same pg1 box many thanks chris

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