Former Newcastle United and Fulham midfielder Lee Clark says he has not been put off management by his experience at Blackpool - and is ready for his next challenge.

Clark, 42, lasted seven months at Bloomfield Road before resigning after relegation to League One. His last game in charge of Blackpool ended in chaos when a pitch invasion resulted in the game with Huddersfield being abandoned.

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"I thought I could go in there and lift things and get the club out of the mess. It was more deep-rooted than I imagined," Clark tells the Newcastle Chronicle.

On his future he adds: "I've also had lots of offers from managers around the country to pop in and watch them train. I will take that up at home and abroad. While I am not in the game I will use my time wisely."