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Ambrose O’Donovan: Players like David Clifford need protection

Former Kerry captain Ambrose O'Donovan has claimed that current skipper David Clifford, and top forwards nationwide, badly need greater protection from referees.

Ambrose O’Donovan: Players like David Clifford need protection

Mon, 08 Jun, 2020 - 01:05

Paul Keane

Former Kerry captain Ambrose O'Donovan has claimed that current skipper David Clifford, and top forwards nationwide, badly need greater protection from referees.

O'Donovan is still furious with Clifford's red card for two bookings in February's Allianz League loss to Tyrone, a decision he termed 'a disgrace'.

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