Richie Holland demands minimum standards from Cork City in survival bid

Cork City manager Richie Holland before the FAI Cup semi-final. Photo by Eóin Noonan/Sportsfile

Richie Holland admits this difficult year for Cork City – which he could write a book on – must culminate with Premier Division survival.

Reaching the last four of the FAI Cup was welcome but extending their stay in the top-flight will probably be determined by winning a playoff against a First Division side in early November.