There are enough reasons to be thankful for David Clifford without him cutting through the bull about this year’s Allianz Football League.

Although, the proximity of the league finale and the provincial championship has been a factor for John Kiely in the past, he doesn’t seem to be perturbed by it this time around

A combination of recent events not least three defeats in five games for the All-Ireland champions has prompted claims that this could be the most open championship in years

Perched pretty at the top of the Six Nations table, Ireland are five points clear of Scotland, France and England, three of their 15 points courtesy of their four-try bonus point victories.

Colm Cooper had enough reason on Twitter to claim on Sunday that 'the standard of refereeing in Gaelic Football at the moment is very worrying'

There is little doubt that the sliotar is being passed without a release or an obvious one from the hand. The rulebook insists on a 'definite striking action of a hand'

Kilmacud Crokes have kept a dignified silence throughout the process but don’t be surprised if there is a stinging statement released when their case concludes

Opening the Allianz Hurling League with the two biggest games of the weekend under lights this Saturday rings a mite hollow

This April 17 of the 32 teams participating in the league are in provincial action seven or eight days after league deciders

The early indication is Clifford may face a sanction for his remarks in accepting the All-Ireland junior club football cup on top of the straight red card