Clare captain Conlon hopes to follow Lohan’s lead

It was no surprise that new Clare hurling boss, Brian Lohan, picked a player in his own likeness as captain for the year ahead. John Conlon may inhabit a different end of the field than the Banner legend did during his playing days, but the differences between the two end there.

Clonlara’s first-ever Clare captain is like his predecessor from Shannon. A strong man in every sense — obdurate and unyielding on the field; swashbuckling when in full flight; a talisman to lift all around him.