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RACING into a eight-point lead gave Clare an edge they held throughout, joint Clare manager Gerry O’Connor said after seeing the Banner side make a successful start to their title defence.Clare were always in control in this tie but a strong finish from Waterford helped produce a final scoreline that is somewhat flattering to the Déise outfit.“Our full-back line worked very well, while up front Cathal Malone was excellent at centre-forward and Cathal O’Connell and Davy O’Halloran also did very well. “Malone was particularly prominent in the first half when his play brought the whole forward line into the game. His play helped create a lot of space inside for the full-forwards and it suited our players. “Davy O’Halloran loves Thurles and always plays well there,” according to Éire Óg club man O’Connor, who is joint manager with Donal Moloney, a role they also fill with the U-21 team.They managed the minor team for the past two seasons and steered …
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