Veteran Murphy in line for forward role as injuries mount

NICHOLAS MURPHY could be brought into the Cork attack when they take on Mayo this weekend.

The veteran midfielder is being viewed as a possible option following injuries to Cork’s attackers Daniel Goulding (ankle) and Barry O’Driscoll (jaw) in last Saturday’s qualifier win over Down. Add to that Colm O’Neill and Ciarán Sheehan’s cruciate injuries and the Rebels’ attacking options are limited.

Fiachra Lynch remains the front-runner to get the nod for what would be his first senior championship start, having come on to replace O’Driscoll against Down. However Murphy could come into the frame. Lynch has been on the Cork panel since midway through the 2009 season and appears to have an edge in experience on David Goold and Mark Collins who are other recognised attacking options available.