Brian Cuthbert: Negative tactics are a hangover from last season

Cork football boss Brian Cuthbert believes that the style of football inter-county teams adopt is influenced by the All-Ireland-winning sides.

Speaking ahead of Sunday’s NFL final against Dublin, Cuthbert pointed to the evidence of recent deciders when asked about suggestions that Cork and Dublin, viewed until recently as purveyors of open football, had become more defensive.

“I’ve said it a few times, that the game moves in cycles,” said Cuthbert.