Clare coy on link to O’Dwyer

At a Clare County Board meeting in Ennis last night, chairman Michael O’Neill refused to be drawn on speculation that Mick O’Dwyer could become the next Clare senior football manager.

He told delegates a decision would be made at next month’s meeting and a special committee are talking to a number of candidates and expects an announcement within the next two weeks.

However, Munster championship winner in 1992 and former Clare selector, Frankie Griffin, believes that O’Dwyer’s age is against him: “Personally, I think he’s a bit old. Possibly a younger guy should come in now,” he said.