Peter Clarke (footballer)
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| Peter Clarke | ||
| Personal information | ||
|---|---|---|
| Full name | Peter Michael Clarke | |
| Date of birth | January 3, 1982 | |
| Place of birth | Southport, England | |
| Playing position | Defender | |
| Club information | ||
| Current club | Southend United | |
| Number | 5 | |
| Senior clubs1 | ||
| Years | Club | App (Gls)* |
| 1998–2004 2002 2003 2004 2004–2006 2006– |
Everton → Blackpool (loan) → Port Vale (loan) → Coventry City (loan) Blackpool Southend United |
9 (0) 16 (3) 13 (1) 5 (0) 84 (11) 83 (6) |
| National team | ||
| England U21 | 8 (0) | |
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1 Senior club appearances and goals |
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Peter Michael Clarke (born 3 January 1982 in Southport, England) is an English footballer currently playing for Southend United. He plays as a defender. He has also played for the England Under-21 team.
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[edit] Club career
[edit] Everton
Clarke started his career with Everton, signing his first proffesional contract in January 1999. He made his debut for them in 2001 against Coventry City.[1] He made just nine appearances in the Premier League, largely in the unfamiliar position of right back, rather than his preferred centre-half position.
On 6 August 2002 he went on loan to Blackpool where he made sixteen league appearances, and scoring three goals in a three month loan spell during which his performances played a large part in the Seasiders stringing together a run of clean sheets and rising to the edge of the 2002-03 play-off picture. Despite manager Steve McMahon's best efforts, a permanent deal did not materialise and Clarke returned to Everton on 3 November.
On 20 February 2003 he went out on loan again, this time to Port Vale, where he made thirteen appearances in another three month loan deal. Then in February 2004 he spent a one month loan spell at Coventry City, playing in five games. His contract with Everton expired at the end of the 2003-04 season, and he turned down the clubs offer of a new contract, and so remained at the club on a month-to-month contract.[2]
[edit] Blackpool
On 17 September, 2004 after numerous attempts to sign him, Clarke signed for Blackpool, under then manager Colin Hendry, eight games into the 2004-05 season, initially on a one month loan,but with an agreement to make the move permanent,[2] for £150,000. Clarke played a larg part in steering the club away from relegation and, despite the departure of Hendry, continued to be a vital part of the club's line-up, under new manager Simon Grayson. He made a total of 84 appearances for Blckpool and was also the club captain.
[edit] Southend United
On the eve of the 2006-07 season in League One, on 2 August 2006, and despite the offer of a new improved contract, Clarke left Blackpool and signed for Southend United who were newly promoted to the Championship. He signed a three-year contract for an undisclosed fee, citing his desire to play Championship football.[3] Ironically, that season, Southend were relegated back to League One and Blackpool were promoted to the Championship. After the 2007-08 season, playing back in League One, Clarke was transfer listed on 5 June 2008 after failing to agree terms over a contract extension.[4]
[edit] International career
Clarke gained England Under-21 honours, and captained England from Under-16 to Under-21 levels. He made his debut for the England Under-21 team in 2002 as a substitute against Slovakia Under-21's. He later captained the Under-21 team.[2]
[edit] References
- ^ "Whatever Happened To...", Blackpool F.C., 2007-02-09. Retrieved on 2008-06-05.
- ^ a b c "Pool Land Finally Their Man", Blackpool F.C., 2007-09-17. Retrieved on 2008-06-05.
- ^ "Club Statement", Blackpool F.C., 2006-08-02. Retrieved on 2008-06-05.
- ^ "Trio Transfer Listed", Southend United F.C., 2008-06-05. Retrieved on 2008-06-05.
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