Clive Clark (footballer)

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For the Irish footballer, born in 1980, see Clive Clarke. For other persons with similar names see Clive Clark(e) (disambiguation)

Clive Clark (born December 12, 1940 in Leeds, Yorkshire) is an English former footballer.

Clark was a skilful left-winger who began his career at Leeds United. He joined QPR in September 1958 against Bournemouth and went on to play 66 league games for Rangers, scoring 8 goals. A move to West Bromwich Albion in 1960. He spent nine years at the Hawthorns, forming part of a legendary attacking force which included Tony Brown, Jeff Astle and Bobby Hope.

He returned to QPR briefly in 1969, before signing for Preston North End in 1969-70, making his debut against Bristol City on 24th January 1970. He made 83 appearances (including 2 as sub) for the Deepdale club, scoring 12 goals, and won a Third Division championship medal in 1970-71.

Clark moved to Southport in 1973, where he ended his career after making 8 appearances and scoring 1 goal.