Gerry Clarke (born 1959) is a Northern Irish former football player who played as a centre back or full back. His versatility to play in a variety of positions was a major asset for the Football Clubs he played for. Clarke won Schoolboy and Youth International Caps for Northern Ireland. In 1976 Clarke signed as an apprentice professional with Middleborough F.C but returned to Belfast and signed for Cromac Albion F.C. where he won a Clarence Cup winners medal in 1977. He joined Shamrock Rovers in 1978 and played in 2 European Cup Winners' Cup games. Clarke won a Tyler All Ireland Cup final medal with Rovers against Finn Harps and was a squad member when Rovers also won the FAI Cup in a controversial final against Sligo Rovers. In January 1979 he moved to Larne F.C. but the transfer fell through and he ended up joining Glenavon F.C. where he played in 2 UEFA Cup games against Standard Liege. Clarke helped Glenavon to runners up in the 1979 season as Linfield F.C claimed another Irish League Championship. Clarke also helped Glenavon F.C make the 1981 Irish Cup final against Ballymena United but missed the final due to injury.
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1960 (age 65) Belfast
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