But he has had a difficult first season and he was not going to take the rap for a poor performance against Bolton in the last game of the season.
Clark Furious With Lack Of Effort
Clark found it difficult to hide his bitter disappointment, but it must be a very difficult job when those above him tell him who to put into his side.
Shola Ameobi played for 70 minutes to continue his comeback from a hip injury, as instructed by Glenn Roeder.
Clark fielded a very young side and went down 3-1 as the Trotters as they sealed the Premiership Reserve League North title.
Clark: "I feel let down and it wasn't a very nice way to finish the season.
"We have played really well recently and I wasn't expecting that performance from my players.
"It was abysmal to say the least and I have let the lads know that.
"We've conceded two goals from our own set-plays which is disappointing and for the other we were asleep from a throw-in."