LEE CLARK hailed Town’s determination in forcing a 2-2 draw with Leeds – but admitted he was disappointed not to win the latest derby showdown.
Town’s manager watched his side take a 13th-minute lead through Anthony Pilkington and said: “Jordan Rhodes had a great opportunity to make it two before half-time.
“We didn’t manage to do it and Leeds were the dominant team at the start of the second half, scoring both their goals in that period.
“But my players showed great courage and determination to get back into the game from 2-1 down.”
Of Gary Roberts’ 85th-minute equaliser, Clark said: “It was a terrific strike.
“It’s a difficult skill to hit a ball coming at you in the way he did. We know Gary has got great technical ability, and he cushioned the ball on his left foot and sent it into the far corner.”
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Clark, whose side drew 2-2 at Leeds in December, added: “It was a terrific game and both sides played well. The desire and commitment was channelled in the right way.
“Both the home and away games this season have shown that West Yorkshire has two good teams.
“I hope we can both get promoted this season so we can have this fixture again in he Championship.”
It was the 19th stalemate in 68 competitive derbies between the pair stretching back to 1924-25, with Town boasting 27 wins and Leeds 22.
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The stalemate left Town sixth in League I, nine points behind second-placed Leeds.
“Like I said before the game, I’d swap places with Leeds as regards the table, but I’m still pleased at the way we’re progressing,” said Clark, whose side are unbeaten in 11 league matches.
