1960 Clark, Tony
Birth Date
5th July 1944
Birthplace
Exeter, Devon
Occupation
Goalkeeper
Biographical Text
Exeter-born goalkeeper Tony Clark signed for Exeter City as an amateur in 1960 and, having later turned professional with the Grecians, moved on in 1963 Always living in Exeter he is fondly remembered for his time at Yeovil Town between 1970 and 1977.
Tony was a sixteen-year-old brake lining fitter when he signed for Exeter City as an amateur and soon made his debut for the reserves in the Western League. Making progress in the reserves, he became a full professional in 1962 only to be released the following year having been unable to dislodge Colin Tinsley and Jimmy Boag. He subsequently joined Western League Barnstaple Town where he remained for six seasons either side of an unhappy spell with Minehead in 1967/68.
He then joined Yeovil Town, managed by former City player Mike Hughes and, after a season acting as understudy to former Wales 'keeper Ken Jones, established himself as first choice in the memorable 1970/71 campaign when Yeovil won the Southern League and faced an Arsenal side in the FA Cup that was on the way to The Double. Proving a model of consistency Tony, by now working for the Royal Mail in Exeter, played in 232 consecutive games for the Glovers although he had lost his place by the time of his departure from Huish in 1977.
Back at St James' Park for one night, he played in Cecil Smyth's testimonial in 1965.
Tony was a sixteen-year-old brake lining fitter when he signed for Exeter City as an amateur and soon made his debut for the reserves in the Western League. Making progress in the reserves, he became a full professional in 1962 only to be released the following year having been unable to dislodge Colin Tinsley and Jimmy Boag. He subsequently joined Western League Barnstaple Town where he remained for six seasons either side of an unhappy spell with Minehead in 1967/68.
He then joined Yeovil Town, managed by former City player Mike Hughes and, after a season acting as understudy to former Wales 'keeper Ken Jones, established himself as first choice in the memorable 1970/71 campaign when Yeovil won the Southern League and faced an Arsenal side in the FA Cup that was on the way to The Double. Proving a model of consistency Tony, by now working for the Royal Mail in Exeter, played in 232 consecutive games for the Glovers although he had lost his place by the time of his departure from Huish in 1977.
Back at St James' Park for one night, he played in Cecil Smyth's testimonial in 1965.
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Tony's birth date is 5th July 1944