*Clare manager, Colm Collins. Photograph: Gerard O’Neill Clare will need to produce their best performance of 2021 if they are to eliminate Kerry from this year’s championship, Colm Collins has stated.
*Clare corner forward, Gavin Cooney. Photograph: Gerard O’Neill Fresh from the minor ranks, Gavin Cooney was recruited onto the Clare senior panel by Colm Collins to make his debut in 2018, now off the back of their condensed League bid he finds himself as a go-to choice at corner forward in the side.
*An injured Jamie Malone leaving the field. Photograph: Burren Eye Photography Clare’s senior football management will not make a decision on the potential involvement of Jamie Malone in Saturday’s Munster SFC quarter-final until later this week.
Clare’s dreams of securing a place in Division 1 of the Allianz National Football League were scuppered by a dominant Mayo on Sunday afternoon.
Clare will be without Jamie Malone as they bid to overcome Mayo and seal their place in Division 1 of the Allianz National Football League.
*Eoghan Collins. Photograph: Burren Eye Photography Eoghan Collins returns from injury and will start at corner back for Clare in their division 2 Allianz football league semi-final clash with Mayo at Cusack Park on Sunday (throw in at 1.45pm).
A wonderful display on Sunday and a personal tally of 1-08 saw David Tubridy become the all-time top scorer in the history of the National Football League.
*Kevin Harnett. Photograph: Gerard O’Neill Clare’s Kevin Harnett is unlikely to feature in this year’s championship after sustaining an achilles injury.
*Clare manager, Colm Collins. Photographs: Gerard O’Neill Colm Collins has heaped praise on the many individuals involved in the Clare football set-up as the county kept its hopes of Division 1 promotion alive.
*Cian O’Dea. Photograph: Gerard O’Neill Clare’s senior footballers have secured home advantage for their NFL semi-final with Mayo.