Clarke has had an unlucky season with injury, losing his first team place to Marcus Hall once he was fit again, but it is no doubt a boost to be keeping most of the squad together.
Marcus Hall and Brynjar Gunnarsson are still keeping us in the dark, though, Marcus looking for a similar wage he was on when he first moved and Gunnarsson just not saying anything at all!
According to Clive's Agent, He still has unfinished business at Stoke, where he has been a player since the age of 14. Gary Mellor of Beswicks Sports Agency said "After Suffering from Injury problems last season, he wanted Stoke City to see the real Clive Clarke.