Poor decision but hardly surprising in this day and age. I can't imagine he'd consider a move to Barnsley either.
Excellent coach at previous clubs, as well as West Brom. I would definitely be on the phone - provided the number isn't engaged if Wednesday have got there first. If Butcher was going to be the highest paid manager in the club's history, we would be well worth a punt with Clarke. My guess is that he won't want to go anywhere for a while. The done thing is to take the rest of the season out; go scouting players all over the place with a view to recruiting them to your next club; get your next appointment and then recruit the players you have been legally tapping up during the time you were not in post! I would love to see us in for him - great coach; understands tactics, more than just 'try, fellas;' would bring the youngsters on a treat. I think he probably will be out of our budget-range, but his price might fall if he does not pick up a job later.