McDonnell and Clarke set to team up with Armagh again
The pair won the All-Ireland together in 2002 and are regarded as perhaps the most potent forward duo in the game when fully fit and available. Clarke’s long running battle with injury has seen Armagh deprived of his services in an Ulster championship game since 2009.
He’s missed the last two seasons with an Achilles problem though just as his recovery is almost complete the news broke recently that McDonnell, 32, is strongly considering retirement. However, manager Paddy O’Rourke has knocked the retirement rumour on the head and, regarding Clarke, stated the former Young Footballer of the Year is close to a return.
