This Waterford torpor will take some lifting

Failing to raise a green flag for the third game in succession, Waterford's score from play total across those games is just 26 points

TOUGH DAY: Neil Montgomery of Waterford is tackled by David Fitzgerald of Clare during the Munster SHC clash at FBD Semple Stadium in Thurles. Pic: Ray McManus/Sportsfile

Munster SHC: Waterford 0-16 Clare 2-22 

“The proof of the pudding will be in the championship to see whether I got it that badly wrong last year, so looking forward to seeing how that goes with these boys.”