Former Preston North End skipper joins Fleetwood Town

The defender's move to Highbury Stadium reunites him with ex-PNE manager Simnon Grayson who now the Cod Army's head coach.

Clarke, 33, has signed a one-year contract, with Fleetwood holding the option of a second year.

He was released by Salford City in May, part way through a two-year deal there.

Clarke had joined Salford after being freed by North End in June last year. He made 247 appearances and scored 15 goals in a seven-year stay at Deepdale.

In May 2015 he skippered PNE at Wembley when they won the League One play-off final 4-0 against Swindon Town.

Clarke will link-up with his new Fleetwood team-mates when the squad report back for pre-season later in June.

As well as working with Grayson at PNE, Clarke also played under him at Huddersfield Town.

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