Background
Clark was born in Willington Quay on Tyneside and played his early football with Wallsend Park Villa and Hebburn Argyle.
Clark was born in Willington Quay on Tyneside and played his early football with Wallsend Park Villa and Hebburn Argyle.
In May 1913 he joined Welsh club, Cardiff City, remaining on their books until after the First World War. In 1921 he was part of the Cardiff City side which reached the semi-finals of the, going out to Wolverhampton Wanderers in a replay. During the cup run, Cardiff (then in the Second Division) defeated First Division sides Sunderland and Chelsea.
Clark then spent a season in the Welsh section of the Southern League with Aberaman Athletic.
In May 1922, Southampton were looking for an outside left to replace Fred Foxall, who had left the previous March. He made his debut in a 0–0 draw at South Shields on 26 August 1922 and retained his place until late December, when he was replaced by Len Andrews.
Clark was placed on the transfer list in the summer of 1923 at a fee of £100, but was eventually given a free transfer to Rochdale, where he spent one season before retiring.
