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03/03/2004 End of road for Clarke

Palace goalkeeper Matt Clarke has confirmed the sad news that a persistent knee injury has forced him to retire at the age of 30, by Joseph O'Shea.

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02/02/2004 Lookalikes - Clarke and Gray

Phil Smith and Tarquin spotted lookalikes for Matt Clarke (remember him?!) and Julian Gray...

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02/10/2003 Announcement due on Clarke injury

Palace goalkeeper Matt Clarke is expected to announce his retirement this week, after failing to overcome a long-term knee injury, by Joe O'Shea.

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14/05/2003 Clarke ready to reclaim jersey

After injury robbed Matt Clarke of all but six first team games this season, the £1.35million keeper is planning to return for the start of next season and repay the club’s faith in him.

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25/02/2003 Clarke on early comeback trail

Matt Clarke is hoping to return to first team action before the end of the season.

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01/11/2002 Matt the Knife

Matt Clarke had an operation on Wednesday in an attempt to solve his knee injury problems.

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27/09/2002 Clarke out for season

Matt Clarke will have to have an operation on his troublesome knee, which will put him out for the rest of the season.

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11/04/2002 Clarke supports Akinbiyi

Matt Clarke says the fans should not blame Ade Akinbiyi for Palace missing out on the play-offs.

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03/04/2002 Clarke out for fortnight

Matt Clarke is set to be out of action for the next two weeks, following an eye injury sustained in Monday's match with Birmingham.

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29/11/2001 Kember: Clarke back to best

Steve Kember was thankful to stopper Matt Clarke for keeping the score down against Coventry last night.

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20/11/2001 Clarke backs Bruce

Palace goalkeeper Matt Clarke has pledged his support for suspended manager Steve Bruce.

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13/11/2001 Clarke wins keeper award

Crystal Palace keeper Matt Clarke has won the Nationwide Save of the Month award for October.

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06/11/2001 Fans Forum - Clarke & Kember

The latest Fans Forum happened last night in the Glazier's Bar. Steve Kember and Matt Clarke were there to answer questions. Sam Hesketh gives us his summary of what was said.

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17/10/2001 Bruce praises Clarke

Steve Bruce praised goalkeeper Matt Clarke, who pulled off a string of class saves in the 2-0 win against Bradford last night.

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06/09/2001 Bruce confident about new keeper

Boss Steve Bruce believes new goalkeeper Matt Clarke will be the man to plug his side's leaky defence.

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05/09/2001 Palace seal Clarke deal

Crystal Palace have signed Bradford City goalkeeper Matt Clarke for an initial fee of £1m, after he agreed personal terms.

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04/09/2001 Chairman accepts £1m bid

Bradford City chairman Geoffrey Richmond has accepted a bid of £1m from Crystal Palace for goalkeeper Matt Clarke.

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04/09/2001 Palace in keeper talks

Crystal Palace are set to sign Bradford's Matt Clarke and are due to have talks with the out-of-favour keeper after agreeing a £1m fee.

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22/07/2001 Three players linked

Crystal Palace are said to be eyeing three players, Australian international Tony Popovic, keeper Matt Clarke and striker Dion Dublin.

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