Rebels to delay decision on injured star Masters

CORK will delay a final decision on the availability of leading scorer James Masters for the All-Ireland SFC final against Kerry until next week.

The Rebel’s management will await a final surgeon’s report on the broken jaw Masters suffered in the quarter-final win against Sligo before making a decision on his availability.

Cork selector John Corcoran said last night: “We honestly don’t know what the story is with James at this stage. We’re awaiting a surgeon’s report and it will be next week when we’re picking the team before we can make a final decision on whether James is available.”