Down legend Marty Clarke hails Charlie Smyth’s ‘spectacular’ breakthrough in NFL and leaves door open to GAA return

MARTY CLARKE says Down’s door will always be open for Charlie Smyth. However, former Mourne ace Clarke hopes the New Orleans Saints kicker enjoys a long NFL career instead. Clarke — an All-Star in 2010 — is part of Conor Laverty’s backroom team with the Down senior footballers. He also worked under Laverty with the…