Banner are still happy campers, insists boss McNamara

CLARE boss Mike McNamara insisted last night that the Banner hurlers remain a happy camp — despite reports to the contrary.

On the thorny issue of Gerry Quinn’s continued absence from the squad, understood to be for disciplinary reasons, McNamara said in the wake of yesterday’s defeat to Kilkenny: “I have very little to say about that, but if you want to play with Clare then irrespective of your name or status you must abide by the same rules as everyone else.

“Despite the fact that heads are down and despite reports to the contrary — reports that are disappointing to me — we’re lucky with the bunch we have, an incredibly committed bunch, an incredibly happy camp.”