Help - Clutch problem - 89 Escort

I had a new clutch fitted on my 1989 Escort in the last few days. However, the new clutch is causing problems. When engaging 1st gear the biting point is miniscule and difficult to control, and regardless of the level of revs, high or low, the take-up is very sharp and tries to jump the car forward. Also, again regardless of the revs, the car judders and shudders violently upon the engagement of 1st gear. It feels as if the car is shaking to pieces. When moving into 2nd, 3rd and 4th gear the sharpness of the engagement and the judder/shudder is still there but less apparent. Once moving the car is fine with no unusual noises, although the pull of the car is not as good as I would have expected.
All my previous cars and clutches have been smooth to engage gear, with a reasonable amount of biting point plus no judder whatsoever. Are these symptoms normal on a new clutch? Or do I have a problem?
Any help, advice or suggestions will be greatly received.
:screwy:

Bring it back to the guy that installed it. When looking for a Clutch, make sure you have you VIN#! 89 Escorts had 3 different clutches installed in them by the Factory. You may want to check the fluid level as well.
Bring the car back to the guy who did the job.

Thanks for your reply bm2boats. Does anyone else have any further info?
Thanks