The Glentoran midfielder's spectacular finish towards Crusaders inside the Premiership final Saturday was his 10th league objective on the campaign, but he would like a additional tangible reward.
And for your Castlederg guy that implies an Irish Cup winner's medal.
There are two important barriers in his way even though.
Firstly, Portadown inside the semi-final at Windsor Park now after which, if prosperous, both champions-in-waiting Cliftonville or possible title runners-up Crusaders from the decider on Saturday, Might four.
Now could be the time once the Glentoran gamers should rise towards the event.
If, nevertheless, Clarke can proceed his type in front of objective then there exists each opportunity that he'll fulfil his knockout dream.
"Up until eventually Christmas I was in and from the staff, but more than the final number of months I have been a typical and I'm enjoying now within a place which I appreciate," stated Clarke.
"It's my occupation to discover and provide Andy Waterworth and we're functioning nicely with each other.
"We possess a very good comprehending.
"It's the most effective season I've had at Glentoran – and undoubtedly the top when it comes to targets. That was an element of my game I actually desired to enhance on – it requires many of the strain off the frontmen.
"I scored 19 in a single season at Newry, when I was enjoying in the comparable place, so I never imagine it is a coincidence."
Clarke joined the Glens inside the summer time of 2009 after they have been on the higher right after winning the league title below Alan McDonald.
The carrot for him when he was leaving Newry City – he had his choose of the quantity of clubs on the time – was the chance to win medals.
The main achievement that he has craved due to the fact getting into the Irish League scene like a teenager with Omagh Town, on the other hand, has thus far eluded the 27-year-old.
And which is why there exists a determination and hunger to last but not least finish that wait inside the up coming handful of weeks.
"The purpose I joined Glentoran was to compete for important trophies," explained Clarke. "The club includes a proud background of that and extended could that carry on.
"We have not been ready to compete from the league and we have not been this far while in the Irish Cup in advance of, but this can be a huge likelihood for us to win it just after an extended time.
"I've won the League Cup as well as the County Antrim Shield with Glentoran, but I'm even now missing a medal in certainly one of the large competitions."