‘To come back from nine points down, we have to be pleased’

JOHN GARDINER’S first NHL game as Cork captain ended in victory yesterday, and the Na Piarsaigh man was quick to pay tribute to his side’s opponents in Parnell Park.

“Dublin were good — it’s always going to be a physical battle here on a small pitch.

“They put it up to us and to come back from nine points down to win the game, we have to be pleased.”