Clark: No bad blood at Lancs
JORDAN Clark says there is no animosity between him and Lancashire following his departure from Emirates Old Trafford.
The all-rounder, who came through the ranks at the Red Rose, has left the club to join Surrey having turned down a new deal.
After it was announced in August that he was leaving, he played very little for the club – but says that was down to injury not a fall-out with coach Glen Chapple or cricket director Paul Allott.
And Clark says he is making the move to The Oval because the time was right for a change.
“The decision for me was I just felt a change would be good,” he said.
“I wanted a change of environment and a new challenge – some different responsibility could be good for me.
“I’ll be under a lot more pressure at Surrey, which I think I’ll respond well to. I’m going there to give it my all. I think I’m in my best years now, and I’m ready to give it a good crack.
“I didn’t play much after the decision was announced, but that was down to a hamstring injury.
“I wish Lancs all the best. There’s been no negativity between me or the coaches. It might come across like that because I didn’t play, but that was due to injury.
“I’m really thankful to Lancs for everything they’ve done for me. I’ve been there for nine years. There’s no hard feelings and, hopefully, I’ll be respected when I come back to Old Trafford.”
Clark, who took a hat-trick in the Roses match last season, believes he still has a chance of international honours, although admits forcing his way into the County Championship-winning side won’t be easy.
“Hopefully I can contribute to winning a lot of games for Surrey,” he said.
“It’s going to be a tough side to break into, but I think they’re a great club who are doing some really good things at the minute, from the management to the players.
“They were miles ahead of every other team this year, which showed by how early they won the Championship.
“They bowled teams out and a lot of players scored big runs.
“They are losing a lot of players to England, but that brings opportunities elsewhere for either myself or for younger lads.” NEWMARKET