var playerInfo={"0FCC2F07B9D0EBFD":"Alfreton Town","0C852134AA40B2DD":"1","C6E00DEB351621C4":"15201","DA5E7C1A0F1CB829A66A16651D2472FD":"Ireland","DD8BEAF452454A6D0A12C3D91CB3F716":"Clifford joined the Iron on a permanent basis in 2003 following a successful loan the previous season.

<\/STRONG>The former Irish U-21 international signed a three-year deal after being released by first division Sunderland.

Clifford had trials with Celtic, Hearts and Blackburn before signing for Sunderland in 1997.

He captained the club at under-17, under-18 and under-19 level and had spent the past couple of seasons as a regular fixture in the Reserves.

Clifford has settled in well at Glanford Park and usually plays in a right-back role. He is solid and dependable.

Signed a new deal in summer 2006.

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