Clark extends loan until end of season at Vale

Pigs · Apr 24, 2003

from ananova.com

Port Vale have been boosted by the news that Everton have allowed defender Peter Clarke to stay at Vale Park until the end of the season.

The 21-year-old has been a key player since joining the club on loan two months ago and he will be available for the last two games against Huddersfield and Bristol City as the Valiants look to secure their Division Two status.

Vale boss Brian Horton is a huge admirer of the tough-tackling stopper who has become a crowd favourite.

"He's done very well, he's a very talented youngster and I think he's got a good future ahead of him," he told the club's official website.
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from onevalefan.co.uk

Clarke has added much-needed solidity to the Vale back-line following his loan move from Everton.

But there is no chance of the Valiants making the move permanent. The England U21 International is highly rated at Goodison Park and recently signed a five year contract with the Premiership club.
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I know a Port Vale supporter and he said that we've got a very good defender in Peter Clark. Excellent news for us because Stubbs and Weir are past their best IMO.

Future Everton defence

RB: Tony Hibbert
CB: Joseph Yobo
CB: Peter Clark
LB: Gary Naysmith

rymannryan · Apr 25, 2003

Originally posted by Pigs
I know a Port Vale supporter and he said that we've got a very good defender in Peter Clark. Excellent news for us because Stubbs and Weir are past their best IMO.

Future Everton defence

RB: Tony Hibbert
CB: Joseph Yobo
CB: Peter Clark
LB: Gary Naysmith
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Agreed. That's a pretty solid defence too.