Ronnie Clark facts for kids
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Ronald Clark | ||
| Date of birth | 21 May 1932 | ||
| Place of birth | Clarkston, Scotland | ||
| Date of death | 13 September 2013 (aged 81) | ||
| Place of death | Dumfries, Scotland | ||
| Playing position | Left winger | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps† | (Gls)† |
| 1951–1956 | Kilmarnock | 16 | (3) |
| 1956–1958 | Gillingham | 33 | (6) |
| 1958–1959 | Oldham Athletic | 4 | (0) |
| Bedford Town | |||
|
|||
Ronald Clark (born May 21, 1932, died September 13, 2013) was a Scottish professional footballer. This means he played football as his job. He was known for playing as a left winger, a player who runs down the side of the field to help score goals.
Contents
Ronnie Clark's Football Journey
Ronald Clark started his football career in 1951. He joined the Scottish club Kilmarnock. He played there for five years, until 1956.
Early Career at Kilmarnock
During his time at Kilmarnock, Ronnie Clark played in 16 matches. He scored three goals for the team. Even though he was there for five years, he didn't get to play in many games.
Moving to Gillingham
In 1956, Clark moved to a new club called Gillingham. This move gave him a much better chance to play regularly. He spent two seasons with Gillingham.
Playing Time at Gillingham
At Gillingham, Ronnie Clark played in 33 matches. He scored 6 goals during his time there. This was a big step up in his playing career.
Later Clubs
After Gillingham, Clark transferred to Oldham Athletic in 1958. He played only four matches for Oldham. In 1959, he moved to his final known club, Bedford Town.
Finishing His Career
Ronnie Clark's time at Oldham Athletic was short. He then joined Bedford Town, where he continued his football journey. He is remembered for his time as a left winger in Scottish and English football.
