Gallant Glen Rovers deserve their shot at final redemption

Glen Rovers 0-18 Midleton 1-12: The last time Glen Rovers reached consecutive Cork SHC finals was at the end of the 1980s, when a loss in ’88 to St Finbarr’s was followed in ’89 with victory over Sarsfields.

That 1989 win was the last time the Seán Óg Murphy Cup made the trip to Blackpool, but those believing in omens will be hoping history will repeat itself. Last year, the Glen lost to Sars in a disappointing fashion but they have come roaring back, even allowing for the speed-bump of a first-round loss to Ballymartle.

In Páirc Uí Rinn yesterday, the northsiders were good value for a three-point win over a Midleton side that struggled to really get going, despite the tonic of a Cormac Walsh goal in the first minute.