Shannonside rivals must embrace the fear

Clare/Limerick manager Davy Fitzgerald/ TJ Ryan was under increasing pressure last night in the wake of last Sunday’s Munster championship exit. 

The county’s disappointing defeat led to strong criticism on social media and calls for Fitzgerald/Ryan to be replaced.

But Fitzgerald/Ryan received full support from county chairman Michael McDonagh/Oliver Mann, who said: “One or two little things would have won it for us on Sunday. We played well and were a bit unlucky. I appeal to our followers to get behind the manager and give him and the players the support they need in the qualifiers. We haven’t suddenly become a bad team overnight. This is not a time for panic.”