Clark signs on for two years

Western Australian Cricket Association CEO Mrs Kath White today announced that Wayne Clark had signed on for a further two years as Retravision Warriors Coach.

Clark coached WA for six years during the 1990's and returned for season 2003-04 on a one-year deal.

The new deal will see Clark at the helm of the Warriors through to the end of 2005-06. The new deal has an option of a further two years. That decision would be made mutually between Clark and the WACA.

"I am very pleased to announce that the WACA has resigned Wayne Clark as State coach for another two years, with a two year option on that contract," Mrs White said.

"Wayne has got a long and very successful history with the WACA both as a player and a Coach and we are delighted to be to retain his services in this way."

Clark said that he was delighted with International and Interstate Committee's decision to re-appoint him.

"Obviously I'm delighted with the things that have happened," he said.

"I've come back on a one-year contract and I've just been really happy with what I've seen, I think the WACA has been happy with what's happened.

"We've come to an agreement and hopefully over the next couple of years we will see Western Australia go forward. I've thoroughly enjoyed my time here and can see there is still work to be done."

The Warriors are leading the ING Cup but are sixth in the Pura Cup and Clark said that WA is in a re-building phase after injuries and retirements ravaged the Warriors bowling stocks.

"The main thing will be to look within and encourage out players, but there are opportunities here and Ben Edmondson is one that has proven that. If anybody is prepared to make a move, we won't stop that," said Clark.

"The main thing we are setting our sights on is improving and I think we showed that on the weekend. The thing I'm most impressed about is the attitude and commitment of the players."