Matt Clarke (footballer born 1973)
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Matt Clarke | ||
Personal information | ||
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Full name | Matthew Clarke | |
Date of birth | 3 November 1973 | |
Place of birth | Sheffield, England | |
Playing position | Goalkeeper | |
Youth clubs | ||
Rotherham United | ||
Senior clubs1 | ||
Years | Club | App (Gls)* |
1992–1996 1996–1999 1997–1998 1999–2001 2001 2001–2004 |
Rotherham Sheffield Wednesday → Kidderminster (loan) Bradford City → Bolton Wanderers (loan) Crystal Palace |
124 (0) 4 (0) ? (?) 38 (0) 8 (0) 38 (0) |
1 Senior club appearances and goals |
Matthew Clarke (born 3 November 1973 in Sheffield) is a former English football goalkeeper.
His first club was Rotherham United, where his nickname was Matt the Cat, in reference to his agility. He then signed with Sheffield Wednesday where he served as cover to Kevin Pressman.
He joined Bradford City after they won promotion to the Premiership in 1999 and helped Bolton Wanderers two years later into the Premiership, playing in the play-off final.
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