 His club career ended in 1960, however, in spite of being brief he claimed a full set of available county championship medals including minor, junior, intermediate and three senior triumphs.After his playing career, Clifford found success as both a club and inter-county coach and selector.His association as a mentor with the Glen Rovers senior team spanned three decades and culminated with the winning of All-Ireland Club Championship titles in 1973 and 1977.