£150,000 For Clarkey

It appears that Blackpool have signed Clarkey for £150,000. Clarkey had left Goodison, in a loan deal, hoping to make his move permanent. It now seems that Blackpool boss Colin Hendry has made his move for the Former England U21 Centre Half.

Clarkey says: "It has been really frustrating, the last two years since I was here last. I have played nowhere near the number of first team games I would have liked to have played for whatever reason. I was aware of the interest from Blackpool and the stumbling block was the fact Everton didn't really want to let me go. From my point of view it was frustrating considering the fact I wasn't playing but you have those times in football and you have to get on with it and battle through it." (22/09/04)

Off To The Seaside

Clarkey has moved to Blackpool on a month's loan with a view to make the move permanent. No fee will be involved. 22 year old Clarkey has never quite made the step up from reserve football in the 14 times he has played for the first team. (18/09/04)

Outstanding

Rezzie boss Andy Holden was delighted with Peter Clarke's contribution in last night's goalless draw against The Baggies. Clarkey who has been handed the captaincy by Holden is currently on a short term deal, as his contract ran out in the Summer.

Andy Holden says: "I thought Peter Clarke was outstanding on the night. He came up against Scott Dobie, who threatened us on a couple of occasions, but Clarkey managed to stifle him. He did well and I am very pleased for him because when he defends and goes about things the right way, he’s very good to watch. I gave him the captaincy because he leads by example and hopefully if he stays here or goes to another club, people will realise that he is a leader on the pitch." (18/08/04)

Chester After Clarkey

Chester City have asked about Clarkey. He has not signed a contract with The Toffees, so he is a free agent. The 22 year old rejected one-year contract extension during the summer. Clarkey is with the 1st team squad in U.S.A.
Chester Chairman Stephen Vaughan says: “We have contacted Everton about Peter’s availability, and if we receive a positive reaction we will take the matter further.” (27/07/04)

One Year Deal

Clarkey has not yet signed a one year deal offered from the club. He was hoping for a longer contract. (20/05/04)

No New Deal Yet

Peter Clarke feels he may have played his last game for his beloved Blues, after last night outing for the rezzies. Clarke who is out of contract in the Summer, has yet to be approached by the club regarding a new deal.

Clarkey says: "I don't know what the plans are for me at the end of the season. As things stand, that was my last game for Everton. It's disappointing. I've spent 12 years at this club. No one wants to leave a club such as Everton - and neither do I. There's disappointment there, but you can't let your disappointment rule you. You have to bounce back and fight on - and wherever the next step may be for me, I'll take it and hopefully everything will go well for me." (28/04/04)

Peter Clarke Last Season