Ger Fitzgerald: Decision to axe Cork quintet ‘ruthless’

Former Cork hurling captain Ger Fitzgerald believes the county’s management team have shown a ruthless streak in dropping five members of their panel in the wake of a disappointing league campaign.

While official confirmation had yet to arrive last night, it was believed that Bishopstown pair Shane O’Neill and Pa Cronin, Stephen Moylan of Douglas, Cloyne’s Paudie O’Sullivan and Cian McCarthy of Sars had been left off the squad which will be used by the Rebels going forward to the championship.

It was reported O’Sullivan had told management last week he wished to take time off to focus on his club and get his hunger back.