Former Clare manager and two-time All-Ireland-winning coach Mike McNamara has called on the players to fight to the bitter end and ignore those in the county who want them put out of their misery. McNamara laments the lack of leadership in the group but hopes they will fight for their lives. “I would assume the Clare public want to get out of the damn thing at this stage but I’d be one for fighting to the bitter end. They have provided some incredible performances and given an awful lot of enjoyment for the Clare public. It’s easy for people to judge, I’ve been in that situation when Clare turn off but we know this is a talented bunch and that doesn’t change overnight.

Source: Irish Examiner June 11, 2019 04:52 UTC