Stars of Clare’s last All Ireland Winning sides of 1995 and 1997 are backing the banner to end their 16 year wait for anther title this evening.
Today’s All Ireland Final replay between Clare and Cork throws in at 5 o’clock and comes less than three weeks after the teams’ pulsating draw at Croke Park.
Over 82,000 hurling fans, many in the saffron and blue, are returning to HQ today in the hopes of seeing Patrick Donnellan lift the Liam Mcarthy Cup at around 6:30 this evening.
The last Clareman who did that, Anthony Daly, is optimistic, provided the balance of goals tips more in Clare’s favour.
Also optimistic is another Clarecastle man, who like Dalo won All Ireland medals in the Saffron and Blue and went onto manage the county. Ger ‘Sparrow’ O’Loughlin is hopeful Clare’s young stars will hurl with freedom and give the county a major boost.
Another two-time All-Ireland winner with Clare, Jamesie O’Connor, told Clare FM’s Sideline View that he thinks aggression and focus will be key this evening
