Roeder would let Clark leave to take the reins at the Galpharm Stadium, and is not surprised to see him preparing to take the move into management.
"I feel he has enough experience to be his own man now and he goes with my best wishes and a big thanks for the part he played last year in helping the club to secure its Championship status," he told his club's official website.
"I just want to say I truly hope Lee goes on to fulfil his ultimate ambition by one day managing Newcastle United - any Geordie's dream."