Huddersfield Town made me an offer I can't turn down: Peter Clarke to sign

Jun 12 2009 By Andrew Jackson

Clarke was voted Southend's player of the year by both the club’s players and fans last season after producing a series of fine displays at the heart of the defence.

In the interview with the Basildon Recorder he said: “It’s been good and I have some great memories from my time at Southend,” said Clarke.

“Scoring at Chelsea was fantastic and so was beating Manchester United in the Carling Cup. Reaching the play-offs was a good achievement too and so was the second half of last season when we went on an excellent run.

“I had a fantastic relationship with the manager Steve Tilson and his assistant Paul Brush too. There is also a really good group of lads at the club and I hope they do well next term.”

Clarke also praised the Southend supporters and hopes to be given a warm reception when he returns to Roots Hall with Huddersfield next season.

“The fans at the club have been brilliant towards me and the team,” said the former England youth international.

“I really can’t speak highly enough of them and I had a good relationship with them. They really got behind us in games which weren’t going the way we would’ve liked and I hope I get a decent reception when I come back next season.”