Sheffield United promotion hero announces retirement
www.thestar.co.uk - 2024-05-16T18:19:44.000Z

Former Sheffield United striker Leon Clarke has announced his retirement from the game after 20 years in senior football. The 39-year-old had been at Hartlepool in the back end of last season but after being released, Clarke has decided to call time on his career. Brought to United by Chris Wilder, the nomadic forward’s arrival at Bramall Lane proved to be a masterstroke as he provided the perfect foil up front alongside Billy Sharp in the Blades’ League One promotion success. He scored some...

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