'To this day you still have the Lohan Stare. And when he gives it no words are needed'

Brian Lohan may not be anyone’s idea of the identikit 21st century manager or coach. But he has created a team who play in his own imposing image

Brian Lohan by Yellowbelly

Today will be a bit of a first both for Tommy Guilfoyle and indeed Clare. Ever since he began playing senior with the county himself nearly 40 years ago as a teenager he’s been there in the flesh for every championship game of theirs, either out there on the field, or on the terraces or in the gantry as a co-commentator for Clare FM. After a heart scare last Sunday night though, he won’t be making the trip to Tipp.

You’ll be glad to know he’s doing fine.