SutekhYorkshireRoyal99 Yeah I wouldn't say Clarke was rubbish, it all just went to pot after the Fulham debacle.
One thing is for sure, we've had a lot worse than him since.
Would agree he he’s a decent manager but was he really the best available at the time?.
IMO yes. Got West Brom to 8th despite Odemwingie going on strike. Sacked with them in 16th the next season and they went on to finish 17th. Was a real coup at the club at the time.