 The media criticism of the events in the wake of the events at Semple Stadium was severe and drew more controversy on Clare with the loss of established players.The Clare senior hurling team endured a poor 2007 failing to qualify for the quarter-finals of the Allianz National Hurling League.The division 1A campaign saw defeats to Wexford and Cork with the home win over Waterford the subsequent League and Munster champions the only highlight of a drab campaign.