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Banner Hurlers Insist They’re “United”

The Clare senior hurling squad and management say they're "united" in the wake of recent headlines surrounding the panel.

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The players and management have met this week, in light of the comments from former squad member Davy O'Halloran who said he felt "humiliated" by the way he was treated after he was found to have breached disciplinary guidelines.

In a statement released last night, the current squad say there have been "numerous inaccuracies" around the story, and that "all involved are happy the matter was dealt with" fairly.

The statement, signed on behalf of the players by Pat Donnellan and Cian Dillon, and by selectors Michael Browne and Louis Mulqueen and boss Davy Fitzgerald, says they now consider the matter closed.

Clare are preparing for Sunday's League clash with Kilkenny, and ahead of that came one Cats hurling legend has played down suggestions that the controversy of recent days could have an impact on the game.

Speaking before the statement was released, eight-time All-Ireland winner Noel Hickey told Clare FM that he felt Clare's performance in their win over Dublin showed the Banner were already together.

The statement reads as follows:

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 all happy to move forward united and to continue to enjoy working hard for Clare Hurling.

Pat Donnellan 
Cian Dillon

On behalf of the players

Michael Browne
Davy Fitzgerald
Louis Mulqueen

On behalf of Management

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