Lee Clark was appointed as Norwich City's Assistant Manager on 2nd November 2007 after Glenn Roeder persuaded him to leave Newcastle, where he was reserve team manager. and join City.

Clark began his career at Newcastle in 1990 and became a huge hero to the St James' faithful during his first seven-year spell there. He made 193 appearances for United scoring twenty three goals. He then made the rare move to local neighbours and bitter rivals Sunderland although, after 74 appearances, his career on Wearside came to an end after he wore a derogatory T-shirt at the 1999 FA Cup final.

He moved south to Fulham, playing almost 150 games before being allowed to leave at the end of 2005, turning up at St James Park again as a player under Graeme Souness' management.

When Roeder replaced Souness at the helm of Newcastle United. Clark was drafted into the coaching side eventually becoming reserve team manager

Sam Allardyce sent Lee his blessing saying “Lee's a good lad, he's been fantastic. He wants to move on and gain the experience to help him ultimately achieve his aim of becoming a manager one day. It's a big step for him but I hope it goes well for him.”