National League North & South

Talent Clarke gets a leg up

Courtney Clarke says he will be flying the flag for ‘Non-League gems’ in the EFL next season – and is determined to make the most of his dream move.

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The Non-League Football Paper Team
15 June 2025

Sports’ hot prospect is next in the Saddle
By Jon Couch

COURTNEY Clarke says he will be flying the flag for ‘Non-League gems’ in the EFL next season – and is determined to make the most of his dream move.
Alongside Chester’s Harrison Burke, 22-year-old Clarke is the latest starlet to be snapped up by a Walsall side who have built up quite a reputation for developing young talent under forward-thinking manager Mat Sadler.
The likes of Harry Williams, Connor Barrett and Jamie Jellis have all enjoyed breakthrough EFL campaigns under Sadler’s tenure at the Bescot Stadium over the last two seaso...

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