The changing of the guard for Rebels

Has there ever been a turnover of playing personnel like it?

Tue, 15 Jan, 2013 - 00:00
Michael Moynihan
Michael Moynihan
Michael Moynihan is an associate editor and columnist with the Irish Examiner. He is also a best-selling author and documentary maker.

Take a look at the photograph above, which shows the Cork senior hurling panel before last August’s All-Ireland semi-final defeat by Galway.

Although Cork officially begin their competitive 2013 season on Saturday against UCC in the Waterford Crystal Cup, at least six players are already unavailable to manager Jimmy Barry-Murphy, but not for reasons of injury or suspension.

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