JBM returns as Cork get fired up

JIMMY Barry Murphy officially returned to the post of Cork senior hurling manager last night, but there is doubt as to what kind of NHL he will take charge in next spring.

At the meeting of the Cork County Board at Páirc Uí Chaoimh last night, Barry Murphy’s appointment, and that of his selectors Johnny Crowley, Ger Cunningham, Kieran Kingston and Seánie McGrath, was carried unanimously by delegates, as expected.

But Cork could be set for a collision course with Central Council after widespread dissent was shown against the proposed changes to the hurling league for 2012.