- Chris Clark (footballer)
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Not to be confused with Chris Clarke (footballer).
Chris Clark Personal information Full name Christopher Clark Date of birth 15 September 1980 Place of birth Elgin, Scotland Height 1.70 m (5 ft 7 in) Playing position Midfielder Club information Current club Aberdeen Number 7 Senior career* Years Team Apps† (Gls)† 1997–2008 Aberdeen 198 (10) 2008–2011 Plymouth Argyle 107 (2) 2011– Aberdeen 7 (0) National team 2007–2008 Scotland B 3 (0) * Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only and correct as of 15 November 2011.
† Appearances (Goals).Christopher "Chris" Clark (born 15 September 1980) is a Scottish professional footballer who plays in the Scottish Premier League for Aberdeen, having previously played for Plymouth Argyle. He has represented his country at B level.
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Club career
Aberdeen
Clark began his career at Aberdeen, and firmly established himself as a first-team regular, playing all but one game for the club in the 2006–07 season, in which the Dons qualified for European football. A versatile player, Clark was used predominantly in midfield, but was also played at either full-back position. Clark earned plaudits for his "industrious" performances in Aberdeen's central midfield, but found the net infrequently, scoring just 10 times in 236 appearances.
Plymouth Argyle
Clark signed a three-and-a-half year deal with Plymouth Argyle in January 2008, following a bid of £200,000 that had been accepted by Aberdeen.[1] "Chris can play in four or five positions so it's a great benefit to us that he comes with that great pedigree," said manager Paul Sturrock. He made his debut for Argyle in the FA Cup against Portsmouth and scored to give them a lead against Premier League opposition. He was in and out of the team for the remainder of the season, but during the 2008–09 season Clark was ever-present in the first eleven, putting in a string of impressive performances on the left and right-wing. Having made 116 appearances in all competitions for the club, scoring four goals,[2] he was one of nine first team players that were released at the end of the 2010–11 season before their contracts expired in June 2011.[3][4]
Return to Aberdeen
At the end of June, Clark rejoined his former club Aberdeen on a free transfer.[5][6] "I know other clubs were interested but the family love it in the North-East and it's fantastic to see so many familiar faces," he said.[7] A move to Kilmarnock looked likely before he chose to return to Pittodrie.[6] "I heard he was signing for Killie and had ruled out getting him," said manager Craig Brown. "When we found out there was still a chance we could get him, we did what we could to make that happen. He is exactly what we have been looking for."[5]
International
In 2007, Clark made his Scotland B debut against Ireland B, and has gone on to make two more appearances for the Scotland B team.
References
- ^ "Plymouth snap up Aberdeen's Clark". BBC Sport. 16 January 2008. http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/teams/p/plymouth_argyle/7192692.stm. Retrieved 29 June 2011.
- ^ "Chris Clark". GoS-DB. Greens on Screen. http://www.greensonscreen.co.uk/gosdb-players2.asp?pid=923&scp=1,2,3,4,5,6,7. Retrieved 17 January 2010.
- ^ "Nine out of contract players released by cash-strapped Plymouth Argyle". The Herald. 20 May 2011. http://www.thisisplymouth.co.uk/contract-players-released-cash-strapped-Plymouth-Argyle/story-12689326-detail/story.html. Retrieved 29 June 2011.
- ^ "Plymouth Argyle release nine first-team players". BBC Sport. 20 May 2011. http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/13476973.stm. Retrieved 29 June 2011.
- ^ a b "Chris Clark returns to Aberdeen". STV. 29 June 2011. http://sport.stv.tv/football/scottish-premier/aberdeen/260530-chris-clark-returns-to-aberdeen/. Retrieved 29 June 2011.
- ^ a b McLeod, Liam (28 June 2011). "Aberdeen re-sign Pilgrims' Chris Clark". BBC Sport. http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/13952428.stm. Retrieved 29 June 2011.
- ^ Gunn, David (29 June 2011). "Chris Clark back at Aberdeen as Man City goalkeeper joins on loan". The Scotsman. http://sport.scotsman.com/football/Chris-Clark-back-at-Aberdeen.6793217.jp. Retrieved 29 June 2011.
External links
Aberdeen F.C. – current squad 1 Langfield · 2 McArdle · 3 Foster · 4 Folly · 5 Mawéné · 6 Considine · 7 Clark · 8 Milsom · 9 Vernon · 10 Mackie · 11 Árnason · 13 Robertson · 14 Fallon · 15 Pawlett · 16 Osbourne · 17 Fyvie · 18 Chalali · 20 González · 21 Magennis · 22 Jack · 23 Megginson · 30 Fraser · 32 Brown · Manager: C. Brown
Categories:- 1980 births
- People from Elgin, Moray
- Living people
- Association football midfielders
- Scottish footballers
- Scotland B international footballers
- Aberdeen F.C. players
- Plymouth Argyle F.C. players
- Scottish Premier League players
- The Football League players
- People educated at Elgin Academy, Scotland
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