Davy Fitzgerald should seriously consider bringing the curtain down on his days as Clare senior hurling manager, according to Henry Shefflin.

Writing in his weekly Irish Independent column, the Kilkenny maestro argues that 'something has to give' in the Banner County following their All-Ireland SHC exit last weekend.

"Davy Fitzgerald is standing at the centre of that crossroads and has a much bigger decision now than 12 months ago because this year they seem to have got a lot in order.

"They had the backroom team they wanted, a good vibe back and the right environment, it seemed, to make real progress.

"They threw everything into it but have come up well short of where they would have targeted.

"Knowing they had so much right will amplify the disappointment now."

He added: "Davy really has to consider that maybe it's for the best at this stage that he should take a different direction at the crossroads to his players.

"They need something fresh because they won't make progress with the rigid style they have set out for themselves.

"Something has to give, whether management or tactical."

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