Baker on board as Banner prepare for battle

FORMER midfield star Ollie Baker is hoping that his experience with the Clare hurlers over the past decade will assist him in his new role as a selector along with Alan Cunningham, Fr. Harry Bohan and manager Anthony Daly.

Baker, whose appointment was ratified at the last County Board meeting, agreed to come on board after transferring to Clonmel, having recently been promoted to the rank of garda sergeant.

A member of the All-Ireland winning teams of 1995 and 1997, gaining Allstar awards in 1995 and 1998, Baker played a starring role (in the company of his brother Greg) in the successful St. Joseph’s Doora/Barefield team that won the 1999 AIB All-Ireland club title.