Gerry McInerney: Tactical and team mistakes cost Clare in last two All-Ireland semi defeats to Kilkenny

IMPORTANT DECISIONS: Clare manager Brian Lohan has big calls to make ahead of the semi-final against Kilkenny. Photo by Ray McManus/Sportsfile

Clare must learn from the defensive switches that backfired on them in their last two All-Ireland semi-final defeats to Kilkenny, says former star Gerry McInerney.

Both alterations involved Sixmilebridge clubmen of his – Páidí Fitzpatrick and Seadna Morey – and both were replaced at half-time, Fitzpatrick never to play again for The Banner.