Bobby Clark was born in 2005, just as dad Lee’s career was winding down. Clark senior was Fulham’s captain when Bobby was born, but three months later he was allowed to leave West London on the expiry of his contract.
He came home to Newcastle, where it all began, initially to coach but he ended up playing 22 more times for the club. Even scoring an equaliser in a 2-2 draw with Middlesbrough.
Bobby’s career, like Lee’s, began at Newcastle. But during his first season as a professional, and on the eve of Newcastle’s Saudi-backed takeover, Liverpool swooped to sign him for a fee believed to be £1.5m inclusive of add-ons. Within 12 months he had made his Liverpool first-team debut, no mean feat given the talent at then-manager Jurgen Klopp’s disposal.
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The £10m deal, which features a 17.5% sell-on clause, saw him reunited with Pepijn Lijnders, Klopp’s Assistant at Liverpool. At 19 he has the opportunity to be a key player for a club who like to trust youth and play in the Champions League.
“He broke through last season and has already won one more major honour than his old man, but only time will tell if he goes on to have the career I believe he is capable of having. I was fortunate to be involved with some very good teams and play at a high level for many years, but let’s face it: if Bobby carries on the way he’s started, he’s going to have a great career and win a lot more medals along the way.”
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