- Robert Clare
Football player infobox
playername = Rob Clare
fullname = Robert Clare
nickname =
height = height|ft=6|in=2
dateofbirth = birth date and age|1983|2|28
cityofbirth =Belper
countryofbirth =England
currentclub = Retired
position = Right back
youthyears =
youthclubs = Derby County
Stockport County
years = 2000-2004
2004-2005
2005-2008
clubs =Stockport County
BlackpoolStockport County
caps(goals) = 117 (3)
023 (0)
064 (2)
nationalyears =
nationalteam =
nationalcaps(goals) =
pcupdate = 14:33, 8 March 2008 (UTC)Robert Clare (born
February 28 ,1983 inBelper ,Derbyshire ) is a former English football player. He played as a right-back or a central defender.He began his career at Stockport County, 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, Rob received a call-up to the England Under-21 squad for their friendly against the Ukraine.cite news| url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/internationals/3563060.stm| title=Ferdinand gets call-up|date=August 13, 2004| publisher=BBC Sport|accessdate=2008-09-05] He was an unused substitute. He has played for and captained the England under 19 team.
In June 2008 Rob was released from his contract with Stockport County after an injury plagued last year.cite news|url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/teams/s/stockport/7431539.stm|title=Promoted Stockport release nine |date=June 2, 2008|publisher=BBC Sport|accessdate=2008-07-23] Injury forced Clare to retire prematurely at the age of 25. He is now pursuing referee and coaching qualifications. Rob has always been an excellent servant to the club having played many games over his two spells with the club.
References
External links
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* [http://www.stockportcounty.premiumtv.co.uk/page/ProfilesDetail/0,,10419~13600,00.html Profile at stockportcounty.co.uk]
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