Aston Villa fans have congratulated Newcastle defender Ciaran Clark.
Newcastle United’s Ciaran Clark celebrates
Newcastle United defender Ciaran Clark has proved his decision to leave Aston Villa correct by earning an instant return to the Premier League.
The Irishman left Villa in the summer after impressing Rafa Benitez in a game between the two teams last season, despite enduring an otherwise torrid season in the Midlands.
Newcastle United manager Rafael Benitez talks with Newcastle United’s Ciaran Clark
At the time of his transfer, Villa fans taunted Newcastle that they could be making a mistake. Clark has answered his critics in the best way possible.
Last night he was part of the Newcastle side which beat Preston 4-1 to earn promotion, achieving the club’s goal which was set at the start of the season.
Ciaran Clark scores
Clark was thrilled to be part of his club’s achievement, and can reflect on a superb career decision in leaving Villa for the Toon.
Villa sit down in 12th position and have rarely looked like even being in with a shot of making the play-offs after an inconsistent year which saw them once again change managers mid-season.
Despite understandably being frustrated at their own failings, Villa fans congratulated Clark on his achievement.
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