'He just wants to play football and compete against the best' - Rennie impressed by Clifford modesty 

Rennie knows that while the attention may be difficult at times for both he and his brother Paudie they are mindful they are representing their club and Kerry.

FOCUSED ON FOOTBALL: Fossa players Matt Rennie and David Clifford putting pressure on Tomas Collins, Kilmurry in the Munster Club JFC final at Mallow. Pic: Dan Linehan

David Clifford’s Fossa team-mate Matt Rennie never ceases to be impressed by the footballer of the year’s ability to remain grounded in the face of the hysteria that surrounds him.

The post-match mania around Clifford following the club’s AIB All-Ireland JFC semi-final win over Castletown last Saturday was nothing new to Rennie but his fellow forward reports that he takes it all in his stride.