Doubters spurred us on, admits delighted Fitzgerald

EPHIE FITZGERALD admitted his Nemo Rangers side were motivated by being ‘written off in a lot of quarters’ ahead of yesterday’s All-Ireland Club SFC semi-final win over Ballina Stephenites.

He also dismissed as ‘bull......’ claims the Cork side would struggle physically against the Mayo champions and that their own form was ‘patchy’.

Said Fitzgerald: “We are a good side. There are a lot of young fellows coming on, but it takes time to mould them. We have the confidence they would do what they did today. We are delighted.’’