Robert Clare (born 28 February 1983) is an English former professional footballer who played as a defender.
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Robert David Clare | ||
| Date of birth | 28 February 1983 | ||
| Place of birth | Belper, England | ||
| Position(s) | Defender | ||
| 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) | |
| International career | |||
| 2002−2003 | England U20 | 2 | (0) |
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals | |||
Playing career edit
Clare was born in Belper, Derbyshire. 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 played twice for the England under 20 team.[2]
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.
Post-playing career edit
In June 2008, Clare was released from his contract with Stockport County after an injury-plagued year.[3] Injury forced Clare to retire prematurely at the age of 25. He pursued referee and coaching qualifications. He is married and has four children.
References edit
- ^ "Ferdinand gets call-up". BBC Sport. 13 August 2004. Retrieved 5 September 2008.
- ^ "England Matches - Under-20's 1981-2019".
- ^ "Promoted Stockport release nine". BBC Sport. 2 June 2008. Retrieved 23 July 2008.
External links edit
- Rob Clare at Soccerbase
- "Robert Clare". Barry Hugman's Footballers.
- Profile at stockportcounty.co.uk
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