Clare legend Sparrow worried about conveyor belt of defensive talent

Ger O’Loughlin is encouraged by the young Banner forwards but the lack of fresh defenders is a concern for him.

Clare manager Ger O'Loughlin in 2011

Picture credit: Stephen McCarthy / SPORTSFILE

Former Clare manager Ger “Sparrow” O’Loughlin has played down the county’s chances of landing a psychological blow against Limerick in Cusack Park on Sunday.

The Division 1, Group A game is the second of three matches between the neighbours in Ennis this year, the next being their Munster SHC round robin clash on May 15. Limerick were nine-point winners in January’s Munster League final.