'Big names with no games': Clare edging towards the drop after defeat to Wexford

“Maybe our injuries came back to bite us a small bit today," said Clare selector Ken Ralph.

Tony Kelly scored 1-3 for the Banner in the opening 13 minutes against Wexford but the reigning league and All-Ireland champions were unable to sustain that pace. Pic: ©INPHO/James Lawlor

AHL Division 1A: Wexford 1-23 Clare 1-17 

Defending Division 1A champions Clare are starring down the barrel of demotion to the second tier after being deservedly overturned by Wexford in Cusack Park on Sunday afternoon.