Players defend departing Brian Cuthbert

Cork’s footballers have come out in force to defend Brian Cuthbert, who has stepped down as manager.

As revealed in the Irish Examiner yesterday, the Bishopstown man informed county board officials he didn’t wish to seek an extension to his two-year term that had elapsed following Saturday’s qualifier defeat to Kildare.

On Twitter, the three O’Driscoll brothers, Colm O’Neill, Eoin Cadogan as well as substitute goalkeeper Paddy O’Shea paid tribute to the commitment shown by Cuthbert and his management during the 2014 and ‘15 seasons.