Cork's hurling selectors to step down

THE resignation of Cork's four hurling selectors is imminent, clearing the way for a completely new senior team management for next season.

Outgoing selectors, Pat McDonnell, P.J. Murphy and John Meyler may step down within 24 hours, while fourth selector, GAA secretary Frank Murphy is expected to decide not to go forward either for another season.

No official confirmation was forthcoming yesterday, but the understanding is that the four are prepared to step aside in the interest of facilitating a speedy resolution to the impasse between players and board executive.