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David Clifford back in action with man of the match performance
Kerry's David Clifford returned to the pitch on Saturday evening just two weeks after claiming his second All-Ireland Senior Football title as he lined out for his club, Fossa.
It was the first round of the Intermediate Championships with Fossa meeting Tralee club John Mitchells at Austin Stack Park, with Clifford scoring a goal and five points within the first 18 minutes.
The teacher's final tally was one goal and eight points, with Fossa winning by a score line of 2-19 to 1-11. Kerry's David Clifford returned to the pitch on Saturday evening just two weeks after claiming his second All Ireland Senior Football title as he lined out for his club, Fossa. Pic: Piaras Ó Mídheach/Sportsfile
A further five points were knocked over by Fossa's Ted O'Gorman, while Mattie Rennie put the second goal for Fossa into the back of the net. — Clubber (@clubber) August 9, 2025
The first round of the Intermediate Championships didn't see David's brother Paudie on the field, however, David's performance earned him the Man of the Match accolade on the evening.
Killarney MEP Sean Kelly was amongst supporters at Tralee on Saturday, sharing a series of photos from after the match, where young and aspiring footballers flocked to 'their hero' David Clifford.
& when the game was over , all the kids raced onto the field to greet their hero – the mighty @FossaGaa & @Kerry_Official Star , David Clifford. He & Paudie were 20minutes after all others coming off the pitch . What wonderful #rolemodels ! — Seán Kelly MEP (@SeanKellyMEP) August 9, 2025
'All the kids raced onto the field to greet their hero — the mighty @FossaGAA & @Kerry_Official Star, David Clifford,' Sean wrote alongside the pictures.
'He & Paudie were 20 minutes after all the others coming off the pitch. What wonderful role models.'
The latest victory for the Clifford brothers comes just two weeks after the duo helped get Kerry to All Ireland glory for the 39th time after beating Donegal at Croke Park.
Kerry had the answer to every question the Forgotten County put to them as they smashed home five two-pointers, a goal and 16 points in a clinical display.
A standout performance came from David, once again, who put a hat-trick of two-pointers over the bar in the opening half of the game.
