About Derek Clarke
Born 1950. Derek Clarke is a British association football player.
Derek Clarke (born 19 February 1950) is an English former professional footballer who played in the Football League as a forward for Walsall, Wolverhampton Wanderers, Oxford United, where he spent the majority of his career, Orient and Carlisle United. He is the third of five footballing brothers, the others being Frank, Allan, Kelvin and Wayne, who all played League football.
Clarke was born in Willenhall, He spent six years at Oxford, making 178 Second Division appearances, then left the Manor Ground when the club was relegated in 1976. He then joined Orient, where he spent two seasons, which included an appearance in the semi-final of the 1977–78 FA Cup and a loan spell at Carlisle United, before injury forced his retirement.
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Who is Derek Clarke?
English footballer (born 1950)
When was Derek Clarke born?
Derek Clarke was born on 19 February 1950 in Willenhall.
What is Derek Clarke's occupation?
Derek Clarke is an association football player.
What nationality is Derek Clarke?
Derek Clarke is British.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Derek Clarke. https://biography.guide/derek-clarke-association-football-player/
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