Robert Clare
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Robert David Clare | ||
| Date of birth | 28 February 1983 | ||
| Place of birth | Belper, England | ||
| Team information | |||
Current team | Stockport County (commercial manager) | ||
| Youth career | |||
| Derby County | |||
| Stockport County | |||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2000–2004 | Stockport County | 117 | (3) |
| 2004–2005 | Blackpool | 23 | (0) |
| 2005–2008 | Stockport County | 64 | (2) |
| Total | 204 | (5) | |
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 14:33, 8 March 2008 (UTC) | |||
Robert Clare (born 28 February 1983 in Belper, Derbyshire) is an English former professional footballer.
Playing career
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 re-joining Stockport.
In August 2004, Clare received a call-up to the England Under-21 squad for their friendly against Ukraine.[1] He was an unused substitute. He has played for and captained the England under 19 team.
During the 2006-07 season, Clare was part of the Stockport County side that set a record for winning nine games in a row without conceding. He was notable for playing every minute of that nine-game run.
After football
In June 2008, Clare was released from his contract with Stockport County after an injury-plagued year.[2] Injury forced Clare to retire prematurely at the age of 25. He is now pursuing referee and coaching qualifications. Rob Clare is married and has 4 children.
References
- ^ "Ferdinand gets call-up". BBC Sport. 13 August 2004. Retrieved 5 September 2008.
- ^ "Promoted Stockport release nine". BBC Sport. 2 June 2008. Retrieved 23 July 2008.
External links
- Rob Clare at Soccerbase
- Profile at stockportcounty.co.uk
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