Lack of pace leaves Banner flagging in race for glory

ANTHONY DALY had some fantastic days in Thurles as a player. Unfortunately, his two worst days as a manager have come at the same venue.

Fine pitch and all that it is, I'm sure at this stage, he and Clare would prefer to play anywhere else.

Last year it was Waterford, in the Munster SHC first round, when they shipped a heavy loss, conceding 3-21. Almost 12 months to the day later in a National League final, Kilkenny racked up 3-20.