M. Clarke

Ballymena United · FA Cup · Defender · #16 · Northern Ireland · 31 yrs

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M. Clarke

Defender · #16

Legal name: Matthew Clarke
Age: 31
Nationality: Northern Ireland
Height: 181
Weight: 77
Preferred foot: —
Injured: No
Current club: Ballymena United BAL

Player headlines

Killie sign 'integral' Tshibola after World Cup stint

sports.yahoo.com · 2 days ago

Kilmarnock midfielder Aaron Tshibola has vowed to "pick up where I left off" after returning "home" by signing a new one-year contract with the Scottish Premiership club. The former Aston Villa 31-year-old, who was part of DR Congo's World Cup squad this summer, spent the second half of last season with Neil McCann's side. After playing a key role as they avoided relegation with a fine run at the end of the season, Tshibola has effectively started a fourth spell at Rugby Park, having first joined in 2018 under Steve Clarke.

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McGlynn could be just what Scotland fans want - Levein

sports.yahoo.com · 3 weeks ago

Former Scotland boss Craig Levein thinks Falkirk manager John McGlynn "plays the type of football Scottish people want to see" as the search for Steve Clarke's successor continues. Despite signing a new four-year deal before the start of this summer's World Cup, the head coach stepped down following Scotland's elimination from the tournament in the US, Canada and Mexico. Levein, who was in charge of Scotland between 2009 and 2012, suggested Falkirk manager McGlynn could be a perfect fit.

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Why new Scotland head coach has tricky task

bbc.co.uk · 4 weeks ago

Steve Clarke's successor as Scotland head coach may have a tricky task to sustain the national side's success over the long term.

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No Clarke, no golden generation, no plan: Scotland's future prospects look bleak

transfermarkt.com · 4 weeks ago

Scotland’s unceremonious departure from the 2026 World Cup was as demoralising as it was dramatic. Whether it be the self-inflicted mistakes in defence or the failure to create any serious...

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'More than a manager' - Scotland players pay tribute to Clarke

sports.yahoo.com · 4 weeks ago

Billy Gilmour has praised Steve Clarke as "more than just a manager" following the Scotland head coach's resignation. The 62-year-old told his players on Saturday night, at their hotel in Charlotte, he was ending his seven-year stint after it was confirmed the Scots had failed to get out of a World Cup group containing Brazil, Morocco and Haiti. Clarke had only recently signed a new four-year contract, but felt it was the right time to step away.

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Harsh reality behind Scotland fans' calls for Moyes & Postecoglou

bbc.co.uk · 4 weeks ago

Some Scotland fans are dreaming of David Moyes or Ange Postecoglou replacing Steve Clarke, but could either man be a realistic prospect?

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Steve Clarke outlines what Scotland must do for future success after World Cup exit

independent.co.uk · 4 weeks ago

Steve Clarke stepped down following Scotland’s World Cup group stage exit

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Steve Clarke says he was always going to leave Scotland if World Cup went badly

theguardian.com · 4 weeks ago

Clarke: ‘Right time to step away’ after group stage exitClaims it was ‘easy decision’ despite signing new dealSteve Clarke has said it was an easy decision to step down from his role as Scotland head coach because he always planned to do so if the World Cup did not go to plan.Clarke told his players on Saturday night, at their Charlotte hotel, that he was ending his seven-year tenure after it was confirmed Scotland had failed to get out of their group. The announcement came a month after he signed a four-year contract that would have incorporated Euro 2028 and the 2030 World Cup. Continue reading...

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Clarke says standing down 'easy' decision after World Cup exit

sports.yahoo.com · 4 weeks ago

Steve Clarke says it was an easy decision to step down as Scotland head coach because he always planned to depart if they did not qualify for the knock-out stages.

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Clarke says standing down 'easy' decision after World Cup exit

bbc.co.uk · 4 weeks ago

Steve Clarke says it was an easy decision to step down as Scotland head coach because he always planned to depart if they did not reach the knockout stage.

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Steve Clarke defends decision to sign bumper contract a month before shock Scotland exit

independent.co.uk · 4 weeks ago

Clarke stepped down from his role as Scotland head coach immediately after Scotland’s group-stage exit from the World Cup was confirmed

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Steve Clarke defends decision to sign bumper contract a month before shock Scotland exit

sports.yahoo.com · 4 weeks ago

Clarke stepped down from his role as Scotland head coach immediately after Scotland’s group-stage exit from the World Cup was confirmed

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SFA boss messaged by interested managers hours after Steve Clarke quit as Scotland head coach

sports.yahoo.com · 4 weeks ago

Ian Maxwell admitted Steve Clarke had made up his mind about his future after the Brazil defeat

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Nothing off table in Clarke successor search - SFA

bbc.co.uk · 4 weeks ago

The Scottish FA's chief executive says "nothing's off the table" in replacing Steve Clarke as national head coach, a process that "starts now".

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Why Scotland’s World Cup was a disaster

independent.co.uk · 4 weeks ago

Scotland are out of the 2026 World Cup, having failed to progress from their group with Brazil, Morocco, and Haiti. But while nations like Cape Verde, Egypt, DR Congo, Bosnia, Canada, and South Africa have broken new ground, Steve Clarke's team exit having scored one single goal. Adam Clery looks at their performances across the group to show why, after waiting so long to return, they repeatedly fail to deliver at this level.

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Who do Scotland fans want as the next head coach?

bbc.co.uk · 4 weeks ago

The speculation has started, but who do Scotland fans want to replace Steve Clarke?

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Ranking the next Scotland manager options after Steve Clarke walks away

planetfootball.com · 4 weeks ago

Scotland’s dismal World Cup campaign has prompted Steve Clarke to walk away just weeks after signing a new long-term contract. The post Ranking the next Scotland manager options after Steve Clarke walks away appeared first on Planet Football.

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'Scotland needs a reset' - your views as Clarke resigns

sports.yahoo.com · 4 weeks ago

David: Clarke may have got us to three major tournaments but once we got there the football was poor. Clarke was too defensive and loyal to certain players. Most of all I feel sorry for the Tartan Army.

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Can you name every player capped for Scotland by Steve Clarke?

planetfootball.com · 4 weeks ago

A mammoth challenge, this one. Good luck. The post Can you name every player capped for Scotland by Steve Clarke? appeared first on Planet Football.

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Steve Clarke resigns as Scotland manager after World Cup exit confirmed

standard.co.uk · 4 weeks ago

Results go against Scotland in Group L which spells the end for Steve Clarke

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M. Clarke

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Player headlines

Killie sign 'integral' Tshibola after World Cup stint

McGlynn could be just what Scotland fans want - Levein

Why new Scotland head coach has tricky task

No Clarke, no golden generation, no plan: Scotland's future prospects look bleak

'More than a manager' - Scotland players pay tribute to Clarke

Harsh reality behind Scotland fans' calls for Moyes & Postecoglou

Steve Clarke outlines what Scotland must do for future success after World Cup exit

Steve Clarke says he was always going to leave Scotland if World Cup went badly

Clarke says standing down 'easy' decision after World Cup exit

Clarke says standing down 'easy' decision after World Cup exit

Steve Clarke defends decision to sign bumper contract a month before shock Scotland exit

Steve Clarke defends decision to sign bumper contract a month before shock Scotland exit

SFA boss messaged by interested managers hours after Steve Clarke quit as Scotland head coach

Nothing off table in Clarke successor search - SFA

Why Scotland’s World Cup was a disaster

Who do Scotland fans want as the next head coach?

Ranking the next Scotland manager options after Steve Clarke walks away

'Scotland needs a reset' - your views as Clarke resigns

Can you name every player capped for Scotland by Steve Clarke?

Steve Clarke resigns as Scotland manager after World Cup exit confirmed

Player headlines

Killie sign 'integral' Tshibola after World Cup stint

McGlynn could be just what Scotland fans want - Levein

Why new Scotland head coach has tricky task

No Clarke, no golden generation, no plan: Scotland's future prospects look bleak

'More than a manager' - Scotland players pay tribute to Clarke

Harsh reality behind Scotland fans' calls for Moyes & Postecoglou

Steve Clarke outlines what Scotland must do for future success after World Cup exit

Steve Clarke says he was always going to leave Scotland if World Cup went badly

Clarke says standing down 'easy' decision after World Cup exit

Clarke says standing down 'easy' decision after World Cup exit

Steve Clarke defends decision to sign bumper contract a month before shock Scotland exit

Steve Clarke defends decision to sign bumper contract a month before shock Scotland exit

SFA boss messaged by interested managers hours after Steve Clarke quit as Scotland head coach

Nothing off table in Clarke successor search - SFA

Why Scotland’s World Cup was a disaster

Who do Scotland fans want as the next head coach?

Ranking the next Scotland manager options after Steve Clarke walks away

'Scotland needs a reset' - your views as Clarke resigns

Can you name every player capped for Scotland by Steve Clarke?

Steve Clarke resigns as Scotland manager after World Cup exit confirmed