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Christy O'Connor: Cliffords prove their genius together on the biggest stage

David Clifford ended the match with 0-9 from eight shots, yet his brother was even more influential
Christy O'Connor: Cliffords prove their genius together on the biggest stage

Kerry's David Clifford and Paudie Clifford celebrate with family and friends. Pic: Bryan Keane, Inpho

Just after David Clifford had shaken hands with Brendan McCole before the throw-in, Clifford drove his shoulder into the Donegal man’s chest. McCole immediately caught Clifford by the collar but Clifford grabbed a fistful of McCole’s jersey. 

It was almost Clifford’s way of announcing to McCole, and the whole of Donegal, that he was going to get the first strike in. And that Clifford was going to keep striking all day along.

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