Davy Fitzgerald: I made a vow to enjoy this season

Davy Fitzgerald made a promise to himself that he would enjoy the 2016 season after being “kicked left, right and centre” by his critics.

And the Clare boss admits he didn’t savour the Banner County’s 2013 All-Ireland success enough, as he feared what was coming down the tracks when the tide turned.

Clare limped out of the All-Ireland qualifiers in the last two seasons and Fitzgerald discovered that not even that recent Liam MacCarthy Cup success could stave off the inevitable brick-bats.