Tom Clarke (footballer)

Football player infobox
playername = Tom Clarke


fullname = Thomas Clarke
nickname =
height = height|ft=5|in=11
dateofbirth = birth date and age|1987|12|21
cityofbirth = Halifax, West Yorkshire
countryofbirth = England
currentclub = Huddersfield Town
clubnumber = 12
position = Defender/Midfielder
youthyears =
youthclubs = Huddersfield Town
years = 2005-
2008
clubs = Huddersfield Town
→ Halifax Town (loan)
caps(goals) = 41 (1)
07 (1)
nationalyears = 2006-2007
nationalteam = England U-19
nationalcaps(goals) = 02 (1)
pcupdate = May 3, 2008
ntupdate = May 3, 2008

Thomas "Tom" Clarke, (born December 21, 1987 in Halifax), is a professional footballer currently playing for Huddersfield Town in Coca-Cola League One. Clarke is 5' 11" (1.80m) tall and weighs 12st 2lb (170lbs). He is a product of the Huddersfield academy.

Clarke plays in central defence, but has also played in midfield. He has played for England under 18s and under 19s. Clarke's brother, Nathan Clarke, is also a professional footballer with Huddersfield.

He ruptured a ligament in his left knee during Town's Coca-Cola League One home match against Carlisle United, on 14 October 2006, and has only played one game for the Terriers since then. That game was Town's 4-1 defeat by Grimsby Town in the Johnstone's Paint Trophy in September 2007.

Clarke joined Conference National side Halifax Town on loan on February 21, 2008, in a bid to regain much needed match practice.

He made his debut for the Shaymen in their 0-0 draw at The Shay against Stafford Rangers on February 23, 2008. His first goal for the Shaymen came in their 3-1 win over Histon at Bridge Road on March 8, 2008.

He returned to the Galpharm on March 23, 2008, trying to return to the first-team fold. His first appearance since returning from Halifax was in Town's 1-0 win over Tranmere Rovers on April 19, 2008.

External links

* [http://www.htafc.com/page/ProfilesDetail/0,,10312~32659,00.html Tom Clarke player profile] at htafc.com
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