Waterford hurling boss Derek McGrath said yesterday that he and his squad had “parked” referee Diarmuid Kirwan’s controversial late call in Sunday’s league final immediately after the game.

It would seem that if you were to come up with a two-year plan to win the national league, then get relegated in year one.

Kelly says that the Clare players and management are immune to the criticism of their playing style.

“We are just absolutely devastated to lose him. He is a massive player for Clare. But it is what it is and we have to get over it and move on.”