Robert Clare
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Robert David Clare | ||
| Date of birth | 28 February 1983 | ||
| Place of birth | Belper, England | ||
| Height | 6 ft 1 1⁄2 in (186.7 cm) | ||
| Club information | |||
Current team | Stockport County | ||
| Youth career | |||
| Derby County | |||
| Stockport County | |||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps† | (Gls)† |
| 2000-2004 | Stockport County | 117 | (3) |
| 2004-2005 | Blackpool | 23 | (0) |
| 2005-2008 | Stockport County | 64 | (2) |
| Total | 204 | (5) | |
| * Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only and correct as of 14:33, 8 March 2008 (UTC). † Appearances (Goals). | |||
Robert Clare (born 28 February 1983 in Belper, Derbyshire) is an English former professional football player. He is currently Commercial Manager at Stockport County,[1] having taken up the position in July 2010.
Playing career
He began his career at Edgeley Park, where he had progressed through the Centre of Excellence youth system, making his debut as a substitute in a 4-1 defeat at Fulham. He spent one season at Blackpool, before leaving the seaside to re-join Stockport.
In August 2004, Clare received a call-up to the England Under-21 squad for their friendly against the Ukraine.[2] He was an unused substitute. He has played for and captained the England under 19 team.
During 06-07, Clare was part of the Stockport County side that set a record for winning nine games in a row without conceding. He was notable for playing every minute of that nine-game run.
After Football
In June 2008, Clare was released from his contract with Stockport County after an injury-plagued year.[3] Injury forced Clare to retire prematurely at the age of 25. He is now pursuing referee and coaching qualifications.[4] From July 2010, he became County's Commercial Manager.[1]
From 2011 onwards Rob has been employed by Life Leisure, currently working for the company as a cleaner. As cleaning up peoples mess is what he is actually good at.
2015 He continued this role with this company, however he also helps out giving favors to other people in the company. Especially those who tell him what to do, and when.
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Stockport County Who's Who
- ↑ "Ferdinand gets call-up". BBC Sport. 13 August 2004. Retrieved 2008-09-05.
- ↑ "Promoted Stockport release nine". BBC Sport. 2 June 2008. Retrieved 2008-07-23.
- ↑ Rob Clare benefit match