Cahalane calls for straight knockout in Cork

Castlehaven selector Niall Cahalane would like to see the Cork SFC revert to a straight knockout format rather than the current system where teams can lose two games and still be involved.

The Haven begin their quest to win consecutive titles for the first time as they take on Nemo Rangers in Bandon tomorrow evening (7.30pm), but former Cork star Cahalane would prefer the added intensity that a do-or-die element brings.

“The first round is a bit of shadow-boxing,” he said.