Clark makes dad assistant in first management job
Nicky Clark has appointed his father, Sandy Clark, as his assistant in his first management role at Queen of the South. Nicky, a former player for the club, will continue to play while managing, and Sandy returns for his third stint as assistant. The club is optimistic about the combination of fresh ideas and experience that the father-son duo will bring.
- ▪Nicky Clark has started his first management job at Queen of the South.
- ▪Sandy Clark has been appointed as his assistant, marking his third spell with the club.
- ▪Nicky will continue to play while managing, having scored seven goals in 13 appearances last season.
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Clark makes dad assistant in first management jobImage source, SNSImage caption, Nicky and Sandy Clark were last together at Queen of the South in 2013Published9 minutes agoNicky Clark has appointed his father Sandy as an assistant as the former Rangers and Dundee United striker begins his first management job with Queen of the South.The 34-year-old returned to Palmerston Park for the second half of last season, scoring seven goals in 13 appearances.He will continue to play next season, with the the Scottish League One club confident they have a structure in place allowing him to balance both roles.Sandy, 69, is back for a third spell as assistant with Queens following two previous stints working under Allan Johnston.A centre-forward with Rangers and Hearts as a player, he has left his…
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