‘We felt disrespected' – Kerry star Paudie Clifford slates critics after Kingdom win 39th All-Ireland title
And he insisted the team finally put in a full shift when it mattered most.
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Paudie Clifford lashed out after the Kingdom claimed yet another All-Ireland title
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They saw off a brave Donegal team that couldn't cope with their relentless attack
He comments came directly after the
The hard-working forward admitted they are also not a one-man team as
He passionately slammed any doubters: 'We felt disrespected, to be honest. People were writing us off, saying we weren't the same since 2022. But we knew what we had in us.'
Clifford also hailed Kerry's complete performance in the final: 'We hadn't really done the full 70 minutes in a while – not since the last time we won Sam.
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"But today we did. We emptied the tank.'
And Paudie also shut down talk that Kerry are a one-man team carried by his brother David.
He said: 'Look, David is unbelievable, everyone knows that.
"But we've 15 lads on that pitch and plenty more ready to go. This is a team – always has been.'
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The Kingdom produced a ruthless display at Croke Park to see off Donegal and claim their 39th All-Ireland football title.
David and Paudie Clifford were outstanding, with Dylan Geaney and Joe O'Connor also starring as Kerry dictated the tempo from the outset.
Matthew Broderick reveals connection to Donegal GAA during RTE interview
Donegal battled bravely and got to within four points early in the second half, sparking hopes of a comeback - but Kerry responded like champions, pulling away again to seal a deserved victory.
Jim McGuinness' men had their moments and converted well, but they simply couldn't cope with Kerry's pace, control, and firepower.
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