6:30am Thursday 4th December 2008
By Mike Crowther
Stuart McCall admits the departure of loan player Tom Clarke back to Huddersfield did not come as a complete surprise.
Clarke was recalled yesterday by his parent club just one game into his second month at Valley Parade.
The City boss said: “There’s always a risk with the second month as it includes a 24-hour recall.
“We knew that and it is something I could see coming. It is disappointing but not a total surprise.
“It would have been nice to keep him for more games but obviously Huddersfield want him back.”
City will miss the contribution of the 20-year-old, who had linked up well with fellow loanee Nicky Law in central midfield after also playing right back and centre back.
McCall added: “Tom coming here worked for both parties. He got some games under his belt and he has done well for us.
“He was excellent in the cup against Leyton Orient. He has played in lots of positions and that is why we brought him here.”
Huddersfield caretaker boss Gerry Murphy said: “Unfortunately, Joe Skarz has picked up an ankle injury in training this week and, with several other players out on loan for good reasons, we have decided to bring Tom back to the club in order to strengthen our squad.”
City still have five midfielders out with injury but Paul McLaren should be available for Saturday’s game at home to Dagenham & Redbridge after recovering from a groin strain.
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