Murphy must talk Frankly to Cork public

THE 2008 players’ press conference was significant for two reasons — because the Cork public may want an explanation from Gerald McCarthy as to why he continued as manager having told a player, Niall McCarthy, that he wouldn’t unless he was wanted by the players and also because many of the players, experienced and inexperienced, spoke, with all available for media questions.

They have put their faith in the public and the clubs and have also given every panellist an ‘out’ — they can go back playing or retire if support isn’t forthcoming.

That’s very honourable and puts to bed the idea that some panellists are influencing others.