Matt Clarke Crowned 2019/20 Jack Stamps Player Of The Season

Derby County’s on-loan central defender Matt Clarke has been crowned the Jack Stamps Player of the Season for the 2019/20 campaign.

The 23-year-old, who joined the Rams on a season-long loan from Premier League side Brighton & Hove Albion in August 2019, is only the second loan player to win the award, presented by Marston’s Brewery, following on from Fikayo Tomori in the 2018/19 season.

The award, voted for by the supporters, has been given to the defender following a week-long voting poll.

Clarke enjoyed a fine campaign for Derby during the season, making 37 appearances in all competitions and scoring one goal.

His single goal came in a 1-0 home victory over Hull City in January 2020 but it was his consistent performances at the back under manager Phillip Cocu which has set him apart during the season.

After impressing on his debut in a 2-1 opening day victory over Huddersfield Town at the John Smith’s Stadium last August, Clarke established himself as a key player at the heart of the defence.

Whilst he had to adapt his game to suit the style Cocu wanted his side to play, he remained solid and consistent in his performances which led the Rams to a late charge for the Sky Bet Championship play-off positions.

And those performances have earned him the Jack Stamps Player of the Season award and have put him amongst an illustrious list of Derby County greats.

The Derby County Jack Stamps Player of the Season award is presented by club partner Marston’s Brewery: marstons.co.uk.