Tony Leen: Kerry ‘leaders’ would do well to lighten David Clifford’s load

Why is the David Clifford Kerry captaincy an issue at all?, asks Tony Leen.

Tony Leen: Kerry ‘leaders’ would do well to lighten David Clifford’s load
Wed, 22 Jan, 2020 - 18:34
Tony Leen

Why is the David Clifford Kerry captaincy an issue at all?

Two reasons. Any assessment of Kerry’s All-Ireland chances in 2020 is reasonably tied to Clifford’s wellbeing and form. That’s a hefty load for any 21-year-old to be lugging after him (happy birthday, David, by the way), but evidence thus far would indicate he is fine with it.

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