Tompkins rules out return to Rebel fold

LARRY TOMPKINS last night ruled himself out of the running to succeed Teddy Holland as Cork football manager.

Tompkins, who captained the Rebels to All-Ireland glory in 1990 before taking charge of the side between 1997 and 2003, expressed relief last night that the player strike has come to an end.

With manager Holland asked to step aside, Tompkins made it clear he would not take the role — even on interim basis — if asked by county board chiefs.