Nallen again so very cautious

MAYO'S James Nallen was his usual cautious self yesterday as he reflected on the weekend championship date with Cork.

“There is only one title at stake now and you have to be able to beat whoever is left,” said Nallen. “Your preparation has to be focussed on your own game. With Cork you know you’re going to get a good, footballing side. They’re fast, talented, they’ve a strong panel but they can be inconsistent. I’d also think of the drubbing we got in 1993, the U-21 Final in 1994 and, of course, the semi-final in 1999.”

Nallen also disagreed with the perception that Cork are a one-man team, rotating around the cultured feet of one Colin Corkery.