Banner revolt gathers pace

THE Clare hurling crisis intensified over the weekend after the majority of players expressed a vote of no confidence in manager Mike McNamara and his backroom team.

Sources in the county last night claimed that the squad met on Sunday night in the wake of the county senior hurling championship final between Cratloe and Clonlara.

The meeting was timed so that many of those attending third level colleges and universities could attend before returning to their studies