Banner boss Colm Collins hits out at Clare’s senseless away day

The rule which dictated the Clare footballers lose home advantage to Armagh despite being first out of the hat “doesn’t make any sense”, according to Banner boss Colm Collins.

Clare were pitted against Kieran McGeeney’s side in Monday’s third round qualifier draw, the game fixed for Armagh’s Athletic Grounds owing to the stipulation that Division 3/4 counties shall receive home advantage if drawn against a team from the league’s top two tiers.

Clare finished third in Division 2 and they’ll be joined by Armagh in the league’s second tier next year, the Orchard County finishing the spring as Division 3 champions.