Anthony Daly: Clare's injury list a growing concern but it'll be a long winter in Tipp

Clare have two weeks now to get themselves right.

CONCERN: Clare hurling manager Brian Lohan looks on as John Conlon of Clare leaves the field injured. Pic: Ray McManus/Sportsfile

Before the Clare-Dublin game on Saturday, as I was making my way from the RTÉ TV box behind the goal to take up my position in the cockpit high in the Mackey Stand, I took the opportunity to catch up with some old and great friends.

The Dublin players had just arrived and, as they were pucking around, I made it my business to meet up with Professor Chris Thompson and Ray Finn, two fellas who I’m still very friendly with, and who were so good to me during my six years as Dublin manager.