David Clifford expresses disbelief at his long tenure in senior inter-county football while reflecting on how new rules have positively impacted his game. He describes playing football in a wonderfully carefree manner reminiscent of childhood, transforming competitive matches into joyful experiences. The year 2024 has particularly amplified his enjoyment of the sport, creating an even deeper connection to the game and allowing the skills he possesses to flourish.
David Clifford has always played his competitive football - whether it's in Austin Stack Park, Páirc Uí Chaoimh or Croke Park - like he's kicking about in the family garden; pulling catches out of the Fossa sky, selling dummies to invisible defenders, nonchalantly kicking points over the clothesline.
There has always been a joie de vivre to how Clifford plays football that is a joy to behold for anyone lucky enough to watch him.
2024 seemed to elevate his own enjoyment from playing the game to a higher plane.
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