Allen lauds talisman Corcoran

BRIAN CORCORAN’S crucial goal in the Guinness All-Ireland hurling quarter-final against Waterford once more highlighted his immense value to the Cork hurling team and emphasised the importance of having him fit to face Waterford, manager John Allen agreed yesterday.

"It was the turning point, even though Sean Óg's score was inspiring," he said.

"It reminded me of the two goals he got against Antrim last year. You'd have to be a hurling person to appreciate them. They were both different shots and not many fellows have those shots in their armoury.