Full name Denis Clarke Name Denis Clarke Years Team | Playing position Height 1.75 m (5 ft 9 in) | |
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Date of birth (1959-09-10) 10 September 1959 (age 56) Place of birth Athlone, Republic of Ireland | ||
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Denis Clarke (born 10 April 1959) is a former Irish football player who played as a forward.
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He started his career at Finn Harps ( 6 total games) after returning home from City, making his League of Ireland debut on 23 October 1977. He moved to his hometown club later that season and joined Shamrock Rovers in 1982. During his time in the Hoops he played in four UEFA Cup games including a League of Ireland record 7–0 aggregate win over Fram Reykjavik. In September 1983 he sought a move from Glenmalure Park.
He rejoined Athlone Town in November 1983.
From there he signed for Limerick City in May 1986.
However, he only lasted half a season before rejoining Athlone for a third time and getting sent off on his third return.
Clarke managed Athlone twice. In November 1995 he was appointed caretaker manager of Galway United. In April 1996 he signed a 3-year full-time contract as manager.