It’s ‘dog eat dog’ in the battle for Cork starting places, says seasoned Patrick Kelly

The introduction of Alan Cadogan and Aidan Walsh to the Cork panel earlier this month is just the type of ruthlessness the group needs, says Patrick Kelly.

It may be that the 30-year-old, who came off the bench to star against Longford last Saturday week, will see less on-field action as a result of their arrival in Croke Park this Saturday but he has no complaints.

“It’s very good. Two top-class players. You see it at club level with Alan. We all know what Aidan is like. It’s obviously a tough situation to come into in the middle of the summer but it’s management’s call. They’re two very likable characters, which is a very important thing.