Clare hurling manager Davy Fitzgerald has urged the county’s supporters to be patient as they gear up for their division one league campaign.
Clare ended their pre season preparations on Saturday night with a 1-21 to 1-13 win over Tipperary to claim the Waterford Crystal title.
The Deise are the first opposition for Clare as they open their division 1 league campaign on the 24th in Cusack Park.
The Sixmilebridge man is urging the Banner public to give his side time to adapt to a higher standard.
