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Clarke leaves Black Cats

By Chris Burton

Wednesday 6 February 2008 11:08, UK

Clarke: Collapsed at City Ground
Image: Clarke: Collapsed at City Ground

Clive Clarke has taken medical advice and agreed to have his contract at Sunderland terminated.

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