Statement: United Clare hurlers happy to move forward
March 18, 2015
A general view of the Clare versus Dublin game at Cusack Park, Ennis.
©INPHO/Donall Farmer.
Clare's senior hurlers have released a joint-statement in conjunction with manager Davy Fitzgerald and his backroom team stating that former team-mates Davy O'Halloran and Nicky O'Connell were 'dealt with fairly'.
In an interview with The Irish Times last Saturday, O'Halloran revealed he and fellow 2013 All-Ireland winner O'Connell quit the squad after being 'humiliated' by management for an alleged breach of discipline.
Signed by joint captains Pat Donnellan and Cian Dillon as well as Davy Fitzgerald, Michael Browne and Louis Mulqueen, the statement addresses O'Halloran's version of events and also hits out a 'numerous inaccuracies' reported in the media.
The statement reads in full:
"The Clare senior hurling panel and management have met on the recent disciplinary issues that have been aired in the public domain.
"All involved are happy that the matter was dealt with fairly.
"While there are numerous inaccuracies reported in the media, on social media and in a former player's statement, the matter is now closed and we, as a group, are happy to move forward, united and to continue to enjoy working hard for Clare hurling."
Signed:
Pat Donnellan on behalf of the players.
Cian Dillon behalf of the players.
Michael Browne on behalf of team management.
Davy Fitzgerald on behalf of team management.
Louis Mulqueen on behalf of team management.
