McBride hails 'great win' as Antrim beat Clare in opener
Antrim forward Patrick McBride says hard work was the key to beating Clare 1-9 to 1-6 in the Allianz Football League Division Three opener at a wet and windy Corrigan Park on Sunday.Conor Hand netted as Antrim led 1-7 to 1-1 at the break after Fionn Nagle's goal for the visitors.Clare reduced the gap but scores from McBride and Conor Stewart helped Antrim secure the win. "It's a great win - we've had a few tough pre-season matches but when you get a win like that it's all worth it," said McBride."Whoever worked the hardest was going to win that match, it was nothing to do with talent. "Whatever team did the things that didn't require talent was going to win and we did it."McBride benefited from the new rules when he scored a free after Clare were punished for only having two players in the opposing half when at least three are required."It's harsh but you have to adjust - [it's about} whoever adjusts quicker. If they make a mistake you have to punish it but you have to be constantly aware of it."Even bringing the keeper up - if your not tuned in it's an easy score for the other team."I'm enjoying it - I love the quick transition, I love the tap-and-go rule. Everything feels quicker."
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