Frank Roche: David Clifford’s early club exit is good news for Kerry, bad news for all the rest

Kerry brothers Paudie Clifford, left, and David Clifford, with his son Ogie, lift the Sam Maguire cup after Kerry's victory over Donegal in the All-Ireland SFC final in July. Photo by Stephen McCarthy/Sportsfile

David Clifford is the same as every other competitive beast. He hates losing. He differs from most mortals in that he’s particularly good at winning.

Safe to say, then, the 2025 Footballer of the Year (in waiting) won’t have enjoyed last Saturday’s Kerry SFC quarter-final.

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