Brian Cody expects major Cork reaction

Brian Cody said GAA Congress would have assisted clubs had they decided to bring forward the All-Ireland senior finals by two weeks.

Contrary to his county board’s stance, Cody favoured the idea of an August All- Ireland final for the sake of providing clubs with more fixtures space. However, he believes it would have only formed part of the solution.

“I think it’s a question that needs to be looked at. I said it at the time and I also said I didn’t have the solution to it. I was asked if I would have a problem with the All-Ireland finals being brought forward and I said I certainly wouldn’t have a problem with it. But I don’t think they can look at it in isolation; I think you need to look at the whole inter-county and club calendar.