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'Words can't actually describe it to be honest': David Clifford on scoring 4-4 in All-Ireland minor final

The Fossa star lit up today’s curtain-raiser.

DAVID CLIFFORD BAGGED 4-4 as Kerry coasted to their fourth All-Ireland minor football title in-a-row this afternoon.

The Fossa wonderkid lived up to his recent billing as one of the most talented minors in history with a devastating display in the day’s curtain-raiser.

As well as his huge tally, Clifford laid on Fiáchra Clifford’s first goal with a sumptuous pass in the opening period.

It was a coming of age performance from the IT Tralee student, who has been heavily linked with a move to Australia, although no official approach has been made yet.

“Words can’t actually describe it to be honest about it,” he told TG4 after the game. “I don’t actually have a clue what to say. We knew we were going to get a tough test from Derry, we were probably in fear of their defending but we trusted ourselves.

David Clifford celebrates with the trophy Tommy Dickson / INPHO Tommy Dickson / INPHO / INPHO

“Peter (Keane) had great faith in us and we knew we had great faith in them. A final was all about putting a performance in and everyone can see that’s exactly what we did.

He added: “We were actually expecting a more defensive set-up from Derry, but maybe it’s a good thing they didn’t do it.”

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As it happened: Kerry v Derry, All-Ireland minor football final

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    Dec 20th 2014, 12:20 AM

    Aaaaahhhhh happy days!

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    Dec 20th 2014, 12:38 AM

    5 year unbeaten run…

    Yes, lets list the European giants who went and failed:

    Newcastle Falcons, Newport Gwent Dragons (x2), Edinburgh, Leeds Tykes (I’m not joking, this is the real list), Cardiff Blues, Calvisano, Beneton Treviso (x2), London Wasps, Castres & London Irish…

    Confirmed: Everest conquered.

    All three French internationals were no match for the mighty Munster. For updates, tune into the Pro D2.

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    Dec 20th 2014, 2:46 AM

    How sad are you to spend your time looking up that info. That’s noy easily got! How far out of your way did you have to go? Get a life and get over yourself.

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    Dec 20th 2014, 8:11 AM

    USAP were virtually unbeatable in that stadium before Munster won there, not just in Europe. I seem to recall something like a 35 match unbeaten run before Munster played there.

    Must be a burden to have such a large chip on your shoulder.

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    Dec 20th 2014, 11:51 AM

    I would say its not much of a burden as it well balanced with a chip on both shoulders. How sad to waste your time looking all that info up in the first place.

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    Dec 20th 2014, 9:39 AM

    Those days are long gone.

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