Players stood up and were counted, says Morgan

LEGENDARY Cork football manager Billy Morgan greeted the final whistle of yesterday’s Munster Final with mixed emotions.

“We could have won but then on the other hand we could have quite as easily lost it,” said Morgan, as no-hopers Cork gave the reigning champions the fright of their life in a gripping and highly controversial battle.

“Although no one gave us a chance, I knew deep down that these Cork players have pride and character in abundance.