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Southend United Players
1971-the present

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Adrian Clarke 1997-

Former Arsenal trainee who won England caps at Schoolboy + Youth level + was a member of their FA Youth Cup winning team in 1994. Appeared 9 times in the Gunners first team, but never gained a regular place.
Loaned to Rotherham in Dec 96 then to the Blues in Mar 97. Released by Arsenal he opted to sign for SUFC in July 1997 despite offers from Wigan, Ipswich Town and Cambridge United.
Appeared regularly in the first team during the relegation season 1997/98, but never regularly showed the brilliant form he was very obviously capable of achieving.

FULL NAME: Adrian James CLARKE

POSITION: Wing / Midfield

BORN: Islington, 22 Jul 67

SIZE: 5' 10", 11st 7lb

TRANSFER FEE: Free (from Arsenal - Jun 1997 after period on loan).  

SOUTHEND DEBUT: 28 Mar 97 (Tranmere Away (0-3 defeat) on loan) 

SILLY FACTS:

HONOURS: England Youth + Schools Caps + FAYC winner '94

Prepared by Robin Michel
Last updated -11 Jul 98
Corrections, additions or comments welcome

Playing record Appearances Goals
Transfer Date Club Season League L Cup FA Cup Other League L Cup FA Cup Other
    Arsenal                  
    Rotherham                  
    Southend                  
                       
Totals for Southend                  

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