'I had a few words with Gavin and we spoke about football in general but we of course spoke about life in Venda.'
"He just told me to enjoy the experience and give it my best. If the supporters see that you are giving it your all then they will get behind you."
The 40-year-old has been tasked with rescuing Leopards from the relegation chop. They are in 14th place but are tied with three other teams on 20 points. Clark has been in charge of three games where the team has two wins and a loss. They were unlucky to lose 0-1 to Orlando Pirates in their league game on Sunday after a late own goal from Thabiso Mokoena."To lose like that from a fluke goal was really unfortunate," Clark said.
The Venda club will next take on Amavarara in the last 16 of the Nedbank Cup at the Thohoyandou Stadium on Friday .Friday: Leopards v Amavarara, Thohoyandou, 8pm Saturday: Highlands v Chiefs, Makhulong, 3pm; Happy Wanderers v TS Sporting, Princess Magogo Stadium, 3pm; MbombelaSunday: Baroka v Hungry Lions, Peter Mokaba Stadium, 3pm; Sundowns v Vaal University,Would you like to comment on this article or view other readers' comments? Register or sign in now.
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