Clare will be difficult to dislodge as champions

Brian Cody believes Clare will be “very difficult to dislodge” as All-Ireland champions.

Hurling’s most successful manager insists Davy Fitzgerald’s men are the side setting the standards for 2014.

“Clare are obviously deserving All-Ireland champions and excellent All-Ireland champions and the way it works now is it’s the new year now so it’s up for grabs again.