Joe Clark

Football career

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 FA Cup, 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.

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 before moving on to Norwich City, Exeter City and Aldershot.