Fintan backs brother Dave to bounce back

DAVID GOOLD became the latest Cork senior attacker to undergo cruciate surgery last week when he had an operation to repair the damaged ligament in his knee in Santry and his older brother Fintan has revealed the recovery of teammates Colm O’Neill and Ciarán Sheehan has fuelled his optimism as he seeks to return from a long spell on the sidelines.

Earlier this month David became the third member of the Cork senior setup to tear his cruciate over the last 12 months, but the recovery of his 2009 All-Ireland U21 winning colleagues is sure to be a huge assistance in his own rehabilitation.

“He’d his surgery now during the week so I guess he’s on the road to recovery now,” revealed Fintan, who was part of the Cork side that claimed McGrath Cup success last Sunday.