Fans rubbish Cork boss’ excuses after Munster SHC final loss
They have a point to be fair! One of the main talking points following yesterday’s Munster SHC final, was the full-time whistle, which came before Cork were able to send one last puck into the Limerick box. Rebel players were clearly not pleased by this, claiming that they did not know it was the last […]
2 days ago
Cork boss not pleased with ‘hypocritical’ ref behaviour from Limerick manager
A bit of needle…. There was a bit of needle between Cork boss Ben O’Connor and Limerick gaffer John Kiely after today’s Munster final at Páirc Uí Chaoimh. O’Connor was clearly not pleased with some of the behaviour from Kiely, and perhaps some decisions from the officials. And the Rebels manager did admit that things […]
3 days ago
Tipp legend believes ‘cute’ Cork boss has captaincy trick up his sleeve
We’ll have to wait and see! Cork host Limerick in tomorrow’s Munster SHC final at Pairc Uí Chaoimh, in what is a repeat of last year’s title decider, which was won by the Rebels on penalties. It was understood that captain Darragh Fitzgibbon would be unavailable for the tie, after recently undergoing surgery for appendicitis. […]
4 days ago
Patrick Horgan takes issue with Cork boss’ dig at previous Rebel teams
The Cork legend does not agree! On Sunday, Cork defeated Clare 1-30 to 1-16 in the Munster SHC to set up a final with Limerick, for a repeat of last year’s showpiece. The win meant the Rebels and manager Ben O’Connor completed a long-term goal of winning every game in the round-robin-stage, finishing with maximum […]
2 weeks ago
Free-kick footage and stats debunks criticism aimed at Tipperary star
He is exonerated. Tipperary star Darragh McCarthy was given a hard time by Cork supporters during his county’s loss on the weekend. The 20-year-old is already an enemy of the Rebel faithful after being sent-off in the Munster SHC last year against their bitter rivals, before starring in the Premier’s All-Ireland final win. After coming […]
4 months ago
Ex-referee agrees with Cork boss to make huge change in GAA officiating
He has backed him! Ben O’Connor cut a heated figure after his side’s weekend win over Tipperary. The Cork manager spoke passionately about the state of hurling and how it is officiated, and was critical of how referees are assessed by the GAA’s men in the stand. He argued: “A fella above sitting in the […]
4 months ago