Moloney: They’re incredible, a different breed

The start of something special – that was the reaction of joint Clare manager Donal Moloney after his side’s outstanding second half performance helped them claim the county’s second U-21 title in four years.

“They’re unique,” he said of his players; “We wouldn’t have been always known in Clare for having wristy, pacey hurlers but these guys are incredible athletes, incredible ball players with fantastic pace.

“We’re probably looking at some of the best potential hurlers in the history of Clare hurling on the field here. That’s no offence to the guys of the 90s – they too were incredible in what they did but these are a different type of player. They live for this game. They are a different breed of player.