Clarke Wants First Team Call

By Aston
December 16 2004

Young Ipswich Town striker Billy Clarke hopes to mark the signing of his professional contract by breaking into the Town first team this year.

Clarke Wants Call

Young Ipswich Town striker Billy Clarke hopes to mark the signing of his professional contract by breaking into the Town first team this year.

The 17 year old striker joined Town manager Joe Royle and committed his future to the club until the summer of 2007 and he could be happier.

Clarke: “It's fantastic, signing a professional contract is something I have dreamed about since I was a toddler.

“I came over to Ipswich a couple of years ago from Ireland and have really enjoyed my time here.

“I had a chance to go to Aston Villa, Leicester, Everton and a few other clubs but really got on well with the staff here and was made to feel welcome and that's what persuaded me that Ipswich was the right club for me and it's proved the right decision.

“I've played for the reserves this season and scored a few goals and now my next target is to try and force my way into the first-team squad by the end of the season.

“I've seen Owen Garvan and Darryl Knights do it and that drives you on.”

Source: Ipswich Town - the official website.

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