Fogarty Forum: Another Clare lesson in cuteness will hurt Cork

Being street-wise is another layer that the Rebels, unlike Clare, haven’t yet managed to add to their resume.

PLAN OF ATTACK: Cork senior hurling manager, Pat Ryan, addresses the media at the county's press night at SuperValu Pairc Ui Chaoimh. Picture: Jim Coughlan.

Lessons. Often regarded as euphemisms for defeats but more to do with the education that comes with losing.

Clare have been providing teachings to Cork these last three championships. In a tactical sense, Pat Ryan has spoken about how Cork were caught out by the speed of theirs restarts in Ennis last year. Emphasising their full-backs push out as soon as a ball is struck towards Patrick Collins’ goal so as to allow the fast restart, they have learned by replication.