Clarke reaches major milestone

Greensnet Editor
Mon 27 Aug 2001, 10:00

Simon Clarke made his 300th appearance on Saturday afternoon against Boreham Wood. He made his debut on 19th August 1995 at Enfield after signing from Kettering Town, and has been a regular in the starting line up ever since, despite being transfer listed by both Neil Price and Frank Murphy at one point. He came to the club as a midfielder, but under Neil Price he moved into the left back slot, and is now regarded as one of the best left backs in the league, and has been Hendon's most consistent performer over the past six years.

Clarke has been heard to say that the day he leaves Hendon will be the day he packs in playing football, with the loyalty that Clarke has show towards the club during several wage cuts not being seen very much these days, loyalty that is much appreciated by the supporters. In his time at the club he has scored 16 goals, the first coming against Chertsey Town in September 1995, the most recent on Tuesday against Billericay Town.

The Greensnet team thank Simon for all his efforts over the past six years, and hope to see him playing for the club for several more years.