Former Premier League footballer Lee Clark has been declared bankrupt, according to recent documents. The 52-year-old, who played for Newcastle United, Sunderland and Fulham during his career, later transitioned into management and television punditry. The Magpies favourite made 265 appearances for the club over two spells, netting 28 goals.
However, the ex-midfielder’s financial situation is now in the spotlight following the filing of a bankruptcy order with the London Gazette. The petition was dated November 7 last year, but the bankruptcy order was issued on June 10. The petitioner was a finance company named One Stop Business based in York. Wallsend-born Clark – father to Bobby Clark, who played for Liverpool – is listed on the order as residing at a £2m property in Jesmond, Newcastle. Clark started his career at Newcastle before making a high-profile move to Sunderland in 1997.
However, he incensed Sunderland fans after a contentious incident during his tenure under Peter Reid, when he was seen wearing a T-shirt bearing a derogatory slogan aimed at ‘Sad Mackem B*******’ at the 1999 FA Cup final.
He never played for Sunderland again and Clark subsequently returned to Newcastle after a spell with Fulham. Clark had been a well-liked and highly-regarded player during his time at Sunderland and was part of the team that secured promotion from the old Division One during the 1998/99 season. Clark even captained the club on occasion.
He subsequently became a coach at Newcastle under Glenn Roeder, later joining him at Norwich, before transitioning into management.
