Happy Brian Cuthbert hails Donncha O’Connor’s ‘calming and clinical presence’
When O’Connor arrived on the field in the 49th minute, Cork were five points down but he began the comeback with a free in the 52nd minute and then added one from play five minutes later. He was a calming and clinical presence for the remainder of the game, setting up moves and looked assured in possession.
“Massive,” said Cuthbert of O’Connor’s impact. “Donncha has done a lot of Cork football this last 15 years, and he’s one of the leaders in our team. Putting him in at that time I thought was the thing to do.
