Another September.

When Brian Murphy, who retired from intercounty hurling during the week, was at his peak with the Cork senior hurling team, his brief was pretty specific.

Cork manager Jimmy Barry-Murphy has tweaked his team for Saturday's crucial All-Ireland SHC third phase qualifier against Wexford in Thurles (throw-in 5pm).

DERRY manager Damian Cassidy has called for the GAA to show the courage to take on the provincial councils and tackle the current All-Ireland championship format.

Charlie Mulgrew announced that he was ending his reign as manager of the Fermanagh senior footballers last night after their All-Ireland qualifier exit at the hands of Meath.