No football and hurling hierarchy in Clare, says Ikem Ugwueru

Failure to progress beyond the All-Ireland SFC group stage at their last two attempts is something the Clare footballers want to change this year. 

Clare defender Ikem Ugwueru said he's enjoying taking on a greater leadership role in the Banner panel. Pic: ©INPHO/Natasha Barton

Ikem Ugwueru says the Clare footballers never feel like they are being overshadowed by their hurling counterparts, despite the Banner winning last year's All-Ireland hurling title.

Ugwueru, who started the Munster final against Kerry at centre-back, sees the appointment of manager Peter Keane as a sign of their rising status.