Clark Masters

Clark Masters

Personal information
Full name	Clark John Masters
Date of birth	31 May 1987 (1987-05-31) (age 24)
Place of birth	Hastings, England
Height	6 ft 3 in (1.91 m)
Playing position	Goalkeeper
Club information
Current club	Eastbourne Borough
Youth career
–	Brighton & Hove Albion
–	Gillingham
2004	Brentford
Senior career*
Years	Team	Apps†	(Gls)†
2004–2008	Brentford	12	(0)
2005	→ Redbridge (loan)	8	(0)
2005–2006	→ Slough Town (loan)	23	(0)
2007	→ AFC Wimbledon (loan)	5	(0)
2007	→ Welling United (loan)	4	(0)
2008–2009	Southend United	0	(0)
2008	→ Stevenage Borough (loan)	3	(0)
2009–2010	Aldershot Town	1	(0)
2010	Hayes & Yeading United	15	(0)
2010	Hastings United	15	(0)
2010–2011	Barrow	25	(0)
2011-	Eastbourne Borough	1	(0)
* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only and correct as of 11:48, 8 November 2011 (UTC). † Appearances (Goals).

Clark John Masters^[1] (born 31 May 1987) is an English football goalkeeper. He is currently playing for Eastbourne Borough.

Starting his career with Brentford in 2004, he moved on to Southend United four years later, and Aldershot Town in 2009. He has had several loan spells at non-league clubs.

Early life

As a youngster, Masters attended William Parker School in Hastings the same school that produced England midfielder Gareth Barry.

Playing career

Brentford

After a youth career with Brighton & Hove Albion and Gillingham, Masters started his senior career with Brentford. In 2005 and 2006 he had loan spells with non-league clubs Redbridge and Slough Town.^[2] He signed professional forms with Brentford in June 2006.

He made his Brentford debut against Blackpool in the first game of the 2006–07 season, stepping in for Stuart Nelson, who was suspended. On his third appearance, a 2-2 draw with Gillingham on 21 October, he was sent off for "denial of an obvious goalscoring opportunity". Though the club successfully appealed the suspension.^[3] Rumours circulated that the young keeper would be signed up by Premier League side Arsenal.^[4] In March 2007, Masters joined AFC Wimbledon in a one-month loan deal. He played five games for the Dons, keeping two clean sheets, before being recalled by Brentford.

Signing a new two year deal in July 2007,^[5] he embarked on another loan spell the next month, this time with Welling United.^[6] He played four games.

Southend United

Masters joined Football League One side Southend United on 11 January 2008,^[7] and was immediately loaned out to Conference National side Stevenage Borough.^[8] He never played a competitive game for Southend, and had a trial with Grimsby Town, in an attempt to find regular football.

Aldershot Town

In July 2009, Masters joined Aldershot Town on a one year deal,^[9] as a replacement for outgoing Nikki Bull.^[10] On the 1st February, Masters was released by Aldershot Town and immediately signed for Conference National side Hayes & Yeading United.^[11]

Barrow

On 5th Nov 2010, Masters joined Barrow on non-contract terms. He was injured while trialling with Millwall, but returned to action a few weeks later. He was Barrow's first-choice keeper for the remainder of the season. He left in May 2011, however, due to the travelling distance between his home and Barrow.^[12]

Eastbourne Borough

Masters joined Eastbourne Borough on the 16th June 2011.^[13]

References

1. ^ "Search 1984 to 2006 – Birth, Marriage and Death indexes". Findmypast.com. http://www.findmypast.com/post84BMDSearchStart.action?redef=0&searchType=B. Retrieved 2009-05-02. 
2. ^ "Brentford quartet are loaned out". BBC Sport. 16 March 2006. http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/teams/b/brentford/4814636.stm. Retrieved 2009-09-10. 
3. ^ "Brentford win goalkeeper appeal". BBC Sport. 24 October 2006. http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/teams/b/brentford/6079898.stm. Retrieved 2009-09-10. 
4. ^ Claridge, Steve (4 December 2007). "Scouting report: Clark Masters, Brentford". The Guardian. http://www.guardian.co.uk/football/2007/dec/04/brentford. Retrieved 2009-09-10. 
5. ^ "Brentford keeper signs new deal". BBC Sport. 11 July 2007. http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/teams/b/brentford/6292898.stm. Retrieved 2009-09-10. 
6. ^ "Shakes in as Brooker leaves Bees". BBC Sport. 31 August 2007. http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/teams/b/brentford/6972149.stm. Retrieved 2009-09-10. 
7. ^ "Clark Masters Southend Move". www.southendunited.co.uk. http://www.southendunited.co.uk/page/NewsDetail/0,,10444~1212718,00.html. Retrieved 2008-01-11. 
8. ^ "Southend capture Brentford keeper". BBC Sport. 11 January 2008. http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/teams/s/southend_utd/7183639.stm. Retrieved 2009-09-10. 
9. ^ "Keeper Signs". www.theshots.co.uk. http://www.theshots.co.uk/newspage.ink?nid=31404&type=p. Retrieved 2009-07-23. 
10. ^ "Masters replaces Bull for Shots". BBC Sport. 23 July 2009. http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/teams/a/aldershot/8165038.stm. Retrieved 2009-09-10. 
11. ^ "Hayes & Yeading sign Harris, Masters and Stolcers". BBC Sport. 1 February 2010. http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/teams/h/hayes_and_yeading/8491804.stm. Retrieved 2010-02-01. 
12. ^ "Forrest, Goodfellow and Masters released by Barrow". BBC Sport (British Broadcasting Corporation). 6 May 2011. http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/13315096.stm. Retrieved 8 May 2011. 
13. ^ "Eastbourne Borough add four to squad". BBC Sport. 20 June 2011. http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/eng_conf/9517423.stm. Retrieved 21 June 2011. 

External links

• Clark Masters player profile at Aldershot Town official website
• Clark Masters career stats at Soccerbase
• Scouting report: Clark Masters by Steve Claridge at guardian.co.uk

Persondata
Name	Masters, Clark
Alternative names
Short description	English football goalkeeper
Date of birth	31 May 1987
Place of birth	Hastings, England
Date of death
Place of death