Allen crucial to Cork’s three-in-a-row bid, says Ó hAilpín

CORK need John Allen to remain as manager if they are to challenge for the three-in-row, All-Ireland winning captain Sean Óg Ó hAilpín said yesterday.

Speaking after an early morning football work-out with younger brother Aisake, Ó hAilpín described Allen’s efforts as “a remarkable job.”

Allen has yet to decide on his future, saying he asked for a 12-month term after succeeding Donal O’Grady.