Hurling legends Carey, Whelahan back strike

HURLING legends DJ Carey and Brian Whelahan last night warned GAA chiefs they will go “as far as they have to” to support Cork’s hurling rebels.

Carey and Whelahan were on opposite sides in yesterday's Leinster club final in Portlaoise, but were united in their belief that players around the country will not stand idle if Cork's County Board attempt to go beyond the 30 striking hurlers for a team next year.

"The Cork players have our full support," Whelahan said. "Players will support players, and that's the way it should always be."