Mark Clyde
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Mark Clyde is a Northern Irish
former professional footballer, who played for Wolverhampton Wanderers
and represented Northern Ireland
. His career was cut short by persistent injuries aged 24 but later made a successful return to football with Worcester City
, earning a contract after a successful trial.
' academy, and moved into first-team contention in the 2002–03 season. He was initially loaned out to Kidderminster Harriers
, then in League Two
for four games. He made his league debut on 14 September 2002 in a 1-1 draw at Scunthorpe United
.
He returned to Molineux
after this brief spell and quickly found a place in the first team, ahead of team captain Paul Butler. He made 17 league appearances for the club in this debut season, which saw Wolves win promotion via the play-offs. Clyde himself missed the conclusion of the campaign though as he suffered a knee injury which was later operated on.
The defender recovered to feature in Wolves' Premier League season of 2003–04, playing in nine top-flight games, which earned him a contract extension in July 2004, that was due to keep him at the club until 2008. After featuring in Wolves' opening 13 games back in the Championship
, he suffered another injury blow when he turned his ankle while training with Northern Ireland
. He recovered but found his season later halted for good when his knee troubles flared up again in February 2005.
After missing all the 2005–06 season, struggling to recover from ankle surgery, he began Wolves' opening three games in 2006–07 under new manager Mick McCarthy
. However, his injury problems quickly resurfaced and he was once again sidelined.
On 8 February 2007, Clyde announced his immediate retirement from football, aged just 24, owing to his persistent injury battles. He is now working for Designer Drives and Landscapes ltd. along with Steve Leith and co.
Clyde has represented Northern Ireland
three times, making his debut on 8 September 2004 in a 2-2 World Cup qualifying draw in Wales
. He has also been selected for their Under-18, U20 and U21 squads.
In October 2008, Clyde signed for the five-a-side team Bridgnorth 2000 in the JSR Construction Bridgnorth Five-a-Side League. Clyde has also now signed for Worcester City and plays at the heart of their defence.
He was assistant at Worcester City fc while playing through injury, When the arrogant Lee Mills left Bridgnorth Town in June 2011 Mark replaced him as manager.
Northern Ireland
Northern Ireland is one of the four countries of the United Kingdom. Situated in the north-east of the island of Ireland, it shares a border with the Republic of Ireland to the south and west...
former professional footballer, who played for Wolverhampton Wanderers
Wolverhampton Wanderers F.C.
Wolverhampton Wanderers Football Club is an English professional association football club that represents the city of Wolverhampton in the West Midlands region. They are members of the Premier League, the highest level of English football. The club was founded in 1877 and since 1889 has played at...
and represented Northern Ireland
Northern Ireland national football team
The Northern Ireland national football team represents Northern Ireland in international association football. Before 1921 all of Ireland was represented by a single side, the Ireland national football team, organised by the Irish Football Association...
. His career was cut short by persistent injuries aged 24 but later made a successful return to football with Worcester City
Worcester City F.C.
Worcester City Football Club is an English football club based in Worcester, Worcestershire. The club are currently members of the Conference North and play at St George's Lane.-History:...
, earning a contract after a successful trial.
Career
Clyde is a product of WolvesWolverhampton Wanderers F.C.
Wolverhampton Wanderers Football Club is an English professional association football club that represents the city of Wolverhampton in the West Midlands region. They are members of the Premier League, the highest level of English football. The club was founded in 1877 and since 1889 has played at...
' academy, and moved into first-team contention in the 2002–03 season. He was initially loaned out to Kidderminster Harriers
Kidderminster Harriers F.C.
Kidderminster Harriers F.C. are an English football club based in Kidderminster, Worcestershire formed in 1886 They currently play in the Conference National and have played at Aggborough Stadium since they were formed...
, then in League Two
Football League Two
Football League Two is the third-highest division of The Football League and fourth-highest division overall in the English football league system....
for four games. He made his league debut on 14 September 2002 in a 1-1 draw at Scunthorpe United
Scunthorpe United F.C.
Scunthorpe United Football Club is an English association football team based in the town of Scunthorpe, North Lincolnshire, who play in the Football League One....
.
He returned to Molineux
Molineux stadium
Molineux Stadium is a Premier League football stadium situated in Whitmore Reans, Wolverhampton, England. It has been the home ground of Wolverhampton Wanderers Football Club since 1889, and has a long and illustrious history as the first 'new build' stadium in Football League history, one of the...
after this brief spell and quickly found a place in the first team, ahead of team captain Paul Butler. He made 17 league appearances for the club in this debut season, which saw Wolves win promotion via the play-offs. Clyde himself missed the conclusion of the campaign though as he suffered a knee injury which was later operated on.
The defender recovered to feature in Wolves' Premier League season of 2003–04, playing in nine top-flight games, which earned him a contract extension in July 2004, that was due to keep him at the club until 2008. After featuring in Wolves' opening 13 games back in the Championship
Football League Championship
The Football League Championship is the highest division of The Football League and second-highest division overall in the English football league system after the Premier League...
, he suffered another injury blow when he turned his ankle while training with Northern Ireland
Northern Ireland national football team
The Northern Ireland national football team represents Northern Ireland in international association football. Before 1921 all of Ireland was represented by a single side, the Ireland national football team, organised by the Irish Football Association...
. He recovered but found his season later halted for good when his knee troubles flared up again in February 2005.
After missing all the 2005–06 season, struggling to recover from ankle surgery, he began Wolves' opening three games in 2006–07 under new manager Mick McCarthy
Mick McCarthy
Michael Joseph "Mick" McCarthy is an English-born former Irish international footballer who is currently the manager of Premier League club Wolverhampton Wanderers, where he has been in charge since July 2006....
. However, his injury problems quickly resurfaced and he was once again sidelined.
On 8 February 2007, Clyde announced his immediate retirement from football, aged just 24, owing to his persistent injury battles. He is now working for Designer Drives and Landscapes ltd. along with Steve Leith and co.
Clyde has represented Northern Ireland
Northern Ireland national football team
The Northern Ireland national football team represents Northern Ireland in international association football. Before 1921 all of Ireland was represented by a single side, the Ireland national football team, organised by the Irish Football Association...
three times, making his debut on 8 September 2004 in a 2-2 World Cup qualifying draw in Wales
Wales national football team
The Wales national football team represents Wales in international football. It is controlled by the Football Association of Wales , the governing body for football in Wales, and the third oldest national football association in the world. The team have only qualified for a major international...
. He has also been selected for their Under-18, U20 and U21 squads.
In October 2008, Clyde signed for the five-a-side team Bridgnorth 2000 in the JSR Construction Bridgnorth Five-a-Side League. Clyde has also now signed for Worcester City and plays at the heart of their defence.
He was assistant at Worcester City fc while playing through injury, When the arrogant Lee Mills left Bridgnorth Town in June 2011 Mark replaced him as manager.