Pressley Has No Clarke Interest

Last updated : 04 June 2014 By Covsupport News Service

Coventry City manager Steven Pressley has said that he has no interest in taking Leon Clarke back on loan.

Pressley was less than happy when Clarke left him in the lurch for the game at Leyton Orient just before the striker moved to Wolves in January and the City boss told the Coventry Telegraph's Alan Poole that he has no interest in bringing in him despite those who voted on a poll on the Coventry Telegraph's website, wanting him back.

Pressley said: No, I won’t be trying to sign Leon if he becomes available. “I know I’ve said that I’m looking for a Leon Clarke type of striker and he undeniably fits the bill, but that moment has gone.

“I rate Leon exceptionally highly and I’ve got great respect for him. Although he’s a player that a lot of managers have had problems with, I like to think that I had a good relationship with him.

“But when we allowed him to go to Wolves the decision wasn’t made purely on football considerations; there were one or two other factors that came into it and I felt it was the right time for both parties to move on.

“It was a shame because I think our club and our team very much suited Leon as a player but my job is to move the club forward in the direction I see fit and will hopefully bring success.”

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