Lee Clark can raise a smile as he imagines the vitriol that is likely to spew his way when Gus Poyet’s side visit St Andrew’s in the Capital One Cup on Wednesday night, but there is still sadness at how he left Sunderland in scandal 15 years ago. ‘The tin hat may have to come out that's for sure!’ laughs Clark. ‘I think the fans won't be too complimentary about us. This was always going to be the case after what happened.’ Clark, 41, regrets his actions from earlier in his career and now views it as his responsibility to advice his younger players against making similar mistakes.
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Clark admits wearing the derogatory shirt was unacceptable
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The incident happened when Clark was a Sunderland player
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The 41-year-old spent two years at the Stadium of Light
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The Birmingham boss expects a feisty reception from the Mackem faithful at St Andrew's for their League Cup tie on Wednesday
He expects more of the same on Wednesday night in the @placeholder dugout.