Hobbs: C of I can spring a shock

CORK Church of Ireland open their men’s Club Championships campaign this evening at Belfield against Lisnagarvey (hit-off 6 pm) in the belief that their underdog status could be a major plus for them.

Irish international David Hobbs believes his side actually have a much better chance of going well in this competition than many think possible, and he’s happy to go into the championships as outsiders.

“Most people don’t seem to have given us any chance at all and, quite frankly, that suits us fine. A competition of this nature is obviously going to be very tough with the best teams in the country taking part, but I think we actually have a good chance.