My 97 rs hit 120,000 miles today and recently i've been noticing a clicking/ticking/clanking noise when I change throttle position suddenly. It only happens in gear while moving and it only clicks once or twice, but it is quite audible, and seems to be more so around the driverside front. My clutch pedal is noticeably softer since I got the car 20,000 miles ago...is it about time for my stock clutch to kick the bucket?

thanks