Cahalane admits flying start was part of Cork’s masterplan

Cork hurler Damien Cahalane admits the Rebels targeted a forceful first quarter display at Thurles on Sunday as they sought to improve upon a lethargic first half effort in the drawn fixture.

Slow-starting openings had been a central feature of Cork’s league campaign, with manager Jimmy Barry-Murphy at odds to explain their sluggishness a fortnight ago.

Cahalane said such displays could no longer be tolerated and so a statement of intent had to be issued on Sunday.