Robbie Clarke
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Robbie Clarke is an Irish
footballer
who currently plays for League of Ireland Premier Division
club Drogheda United. Clarke is a defender and plays at left back.
, Clarke began his senior career with St. Patrick's Athletic before a loan move to Dublin City
in 2003 where he was part of the Vikings squad that won the First Division title and achieved promotion to the Premier Division that season. He had further spells with Dundalk
and Kildare County
before he joined Shamrock Rovers
at the beginning of the 2006 season. He was among five players who made the switch from Kildare to the South Dublin club at that time - Ger O’Brien, Ray Kenny
, Gareth Cooney and Robbie Shiels.
In his first season with Shamrock Rovers
he formed part of an impressive back four who gave away just thirteen goals during the league campaign, a club record. Clarke won a First Division winners medal that season. He missed just one game throughout the 2006 season – away to Dundalk
– the crucial goal he scored in the FAI Cup
quarter final away to Athlone Town proved that his talents are not just confined to defence. In his two seasons at Rovers Robbie made a total of 69 appearances scoring the aforementioned goal.
Following his successful spell at Shamrock Rovers, Clarke moved to Waterford United in 2008 before helping Drogheda United retain their Premier Division status in 2009. Clarke was released by Drogheda at the end of the 2009 season and he subsequently joined Shelbourne
for their 2010 First Division campaign. At Shelbourne, Clarke struggled for fitness and despite numerous outings for Shelbourne's A Championship reserve team, he never made a competitive appearance for Shelbourne before his release by the club on 17 August 2010.
Clarke returned to League of Ireland football in June 2011, signing for his former club Drogheda United. His second debut for Drogheda came against Bohemians on 24 June 2011. He started left-back and Drogheda lost 2-0.
Republic of Ireland
Ireland , described as the Republic of Ireland , is a sovereign state in Europe occupying approximately five-sixths of the island of the same name. Its capital is Dublin. Ireland, which had a population of 4.58 million in 2011, is a constitutional republic governed as a parliamentary democracy,...
footballer
Football (soccer)
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who currently plays for League of Ireland Premier Division
League of Ireland
The League of Ireland is the national association football league of the Republic of Ireland. Founded in 1921, as a league of eight clubs, it has expanded over time into a two-tiered league of 22 clubs. It is currently split into the League of Ireland Premier Division and the League of Ireland...
club Drogheda United. Clarke is a defender and plays at left back.
Career
Following his stint at schoolboy football with Cherry OrchardCherry Orchard F.C.
Cherry Orchard Football Club is an Irish football club founded in 1957 known locally as "the Orchard." The club is one of the biggest producers of talent in Ireland. They are linked with Manchester City. Their main rival is Crumlin United, for whom Robbie Keane played at schoolboy level. The club...
, Clarke began his senior career with St. Patrick's Athletic before a loan move to Dublin City
Dublin City F.C.
Dublin City Football Club was an Irish association football club that played in the League of Ireland. They were formed in 1999 after a split within Home Farm Everton and they originally played as Home Farm Fingal before changing their name for the 2001–02 season...
in 2003 where he was part of the Vikings squad that won the First Division title and achieved promotion to the Premier Division that season. He had further spells with Dundalk
Dundalk F.C.
Dundalk Football Club is a professional Irish football club based in Dundalk, County Louth. The club currently play in the Premier Division of the League of Ireland. Founded in 1903, they are the second most successful team, in terms of trophies won, in the history of the League of Ireland. The...
and Kildare County
Kildare County F.C.
Kildare County F.C. was an Irish football club that played in the League of Ireland. The club, founded in 2002, hailed from Newbridge, County Kildare and played their home matches at Station Road. Their club colours were white and black.- 2001/2002 :...
before he joined Shamrock Rovers
Shamrock Rovers F.C.
Shamrock Rovers Football Club are a professional football club from Dublin, Ireland. They compete in the Premier Division of the League of Ireland and are the most successful club in Irish football history. The club have won the League of Ireland title a record 17 times and the FAI Cup a record 24...
at the beginning of the 2006 season. He was among five players who made the switch from Kildare to the South Dublin club at that time - Ger O’Brien, Ray Kenny
Ray Kenny
Ray Kenny is an Irish football defender, currently playing for Arklow Town in the Leinster Senior League.- Biography :...
, Gareth Cooney and Robbie Shiels.
In his first season with Shamrock Rovers
Shamrock Rovers F.C.
Shamrock Rovers Football Club are a professional football club from Dublin, Ireland. They compete in the Premier Division of the League of Ireland and are the most successful club in Irish football history. The club have won the League of Ireland title a record 17 times and the FAI Cup a record 24...
he formed part of an impressive back four who gave away just thirteen goals during the league campaign, a club record. Clarke won a First Division winners medal that season. He missed just one game throughout the 2006 season – away to Dundalk
Dundalk F.C.
Dundalk Football Club is a professional Irish football club based in Dundalk, County Louth. The club currently play in the Premier Division of the League of Ireland. Founded in 1903, they are the second most successful team, in terms of trophies won, in the history of the League of Ireland. The...
– the crucial goal he scored in the FAI Cup
FAI Cup
The Football Association of Ireland Challenge Cup, known as the FAI Ford Cup for sponsorship reasons, is a knock-out association football competition contested annually by teams from the Republic of Ireland...
quarter final away to Athlone Town proved that his talents are not just confined to defence. In his two seasons at Rovers Robbie made a total of 69 appearances scoring the aforementioned goal.
Following his successful spell at Shamrock Rovers, Clarke moved to Waterford United in 2008 before helping Drogheda United retain their Premier Division status in 2009. Clarke was released by Drogheda at the end of the 2009 season and he subsequently joined Shelbourne
Shelbourne F.C.
Shelbourne Football Club is an Irish professional football club based in the Drumcondra area of Dublin, currently playing in the League of Ireland Premier Division....
for their 2010 First Division campaign. At Shelbourne, Clarke struggled for fitness and despite numerous outings for Shelbourne's A Championship reserve team, he never made a competitive appearance for Shelbourne before his release by the club on 17 August 2010.
Clarke returned to League of Ireland football in June 2011, signing for his former club Drogheda United. His second debut for Drogheda came against Bohemians on 24 June 2011. He started left-back and Drogheda lost 2-0.
Honours
- League of Ireland First Division: 2
- Dublin City - 2003
- Shamrock Rovers - 2006