Anthony Daly in no rush for inter-county return

Anthony Daly has insisted he is not “itching” to get back into senior inter-county management, despite expressing an interest in the Clare managerial vacancy following Davy Fitzgerald’s departure.

Former Banner boss and captain Daly stepped away from that race, leaving Donal Moloney and Gerry O’Connor to be ratified as joint- managers in October, with the Clarecastle man citing the need for “unity” in the county.

Speaking at the launch of the GAA’s Inter-Provincial series, the 47-year-old yesterday claimed he was “nearly relieved” a relatively quick call avoided the need for a prolonged race for the job he previously held from 2003-06.