Cork in deeper crisis as footballers strike

CORK GAA has been plunged into further crisis as the senior footballers last night withdrew their services in sympathy with their hurling colleagues.

The decision was reached following a two-hour meeting attended by 28 of the 30-strong panel.

Team captain Colin Corkery stressed that he and his teammates were taking this action in sympathy with their hurling colleagues, adding that the footballers had no problem with the team selectors but were in agreement with all the requirements of the hurlers.