Newcastle's board said I was over the hill, so I left and played 108 consecutive games and won the European Cup not a bad way to answer that accusation!': Ex-Magpies defender reflects on career highlight after proving former side wrong

Newcastle United made a significant mistake when they released Frank Clark in 1975 at age 31, considering him too old for the club. Over the next four years, Clark joined Nottingham Forest and proved his former club wrong by becoming an essential player in a team that achieved remarkable success, including winning the European Cup in 1979. Clark reflects on this journey, highlighting his substantial contributions, including a streak of 108 consecutive matches, thus defying the doubts surrounding his capabilities as an older player.

I was 31 when the Newcastle board decided I was over the hill. I'd played 400-odd games and thought I still had a lot to offer.

After signing for Forest, I played 108 consecutive matches, which wasn't a bad way of answering Newcastle's accusation that I was past it.

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