 Clifford claimed a fourth championship title as a selector after a defeat of Youghal in 1972 before later helping the Glen to a second Munster Club Championship title after victory over Roscrea.He ended the 1972-73 season by helping steer the club to their first All-Ireland Club Championship after a 2-18 to 2-08 defeat of St. Rynagh's in the All-Ireland final.After two final defeats over the following three years, Clifford claimed a fifth county championship title in 1976, this time as team trainer with Donie O'Donovan.