Counihan encouraged by increased Rebel support

CORK football boss Conor Counihan believes that supporters in the county are starting to get behind his team in light of their recent exploits.

Cork have already enjoyed a strong 2009 campaign with an NFL Division 2 title and a Munster semi-final defeat of Kerry leaving them heavily tipped in the All-Ireland markets.

Cork have traditionally had a low football support base in comparison to the county’s hurlers, but Counihan reckons that crowds are being drawn to the current crop.