CLARKE IS NO SUPERMAN.Byline: ORLA BANNON PETE PETE Polyethylene Terephthalate PETE Petroleum Engineering (university department) PETE Petersburg National Battlefield (US National Park Service) PETE Partnership for Environmental Technology Education McGrath is warning Down not to expect Martin Clarke, right, to solve all their problems. The AFL AFL: see American Federation of Labor and Congress of Industrial Organizations. star's decision to return home from Australia last week was greeted with prodigal PRODIGAL, civil law, persons. Prodigals were persons who, though of full age, were incapable of managing their affairs, and of the obligations which attended them, in consequence of their bad conduct, and for whom a curator was therefore appointed. 2. son-like excitement by the Mourne faithful. McGrath worked briefly with Clarke when he coached club side An Riocht and saw first hand what a special talent he is. While he is sad he won't get the opportunity to work with Clarke again, or bring his under-21s through at senior level, he feels their ability leaves Down's future looking bright. But he hopes supporters don't expect too much too soon from a player who has been playing with an oval ball for the last three years. "It is a major boost for Down football," said McGrath. "He is not going to solve all the problems but he is a most talented footballer." "He will add to the potential, and I believe there is a lot of potential there." |
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