Superlatives don't do justice to the greatness of Tony Kelly

HOLDING OUT FOR A HERO: Clare’s Tony Kelly and Darragh O'Donovan of Limerick battle for possession in the Munster SHC final at Semple Stadium. ©INPHO/James Crombie

Tony Kelly’s quality has never been in doubt - the Clare captain has been a key man for his county since breaking through to the senior side almost ten years ago.

His display yesterday was on a par with some of his great days in the Banner jersey, befitting one of the great Munster finals. That’s why we kept an eye on him.