Clifford’s chance to resurrect career
The former captain opted out of the scene following Cork's crushing defeat by Kerry in the 2002 All-Ireland semi-final, but following a change of team management, new coach Billy Morgan has coaxed the Bantry Blues man back.
Clifford has shown glimpses of his potential in recent challenge games against Clare, Galway and Wexford. He has also been showing good form in training, and Morgan and his fellow selectors had little option but to start him in Saturday's live TV game.
