Familiar shape to selection panel suits new coach Allen

THERE will be a familiar shape to the management team of the All-Ireland SHC champions according to new Cork boss John Allen.

Allen, a selector this year, stressed he would not have accepted the role without the continued presence of trainers Gerry Wallace and Sean McGrath.

Though Sean O'Leary won't be involved, Allen has received a commitment from outgoing selector Fred Sheedy and is confident that Patsy Morrissey - the representative of champions Newtownshandrum - will also be available.