O’Grady the standout choice

THE announcement yesterday by Jerry O’Sullivan, chairman of the committee charged with appointing a Cork senior hurling manager, that Denis Walsh — who has held the position for the past two and a half seasons — will not be reappointed has taken many by surprise.

It shouldn’t.

While there is absolutely no question Denis and his management team gave the job everything they had, there can be no question either but that Cork hurling hasn’t advanced in that period. It’s only right then the Appointment Committee should recognise that at the earliest opportunity, while also recognising the massive effort put in by Walsh.