Rebels reliant on Horgan as much as ever

Five years ago, Cork’s relegation to Division 1B prompted such panic that it was considered one of the events which prompted the introduction of Division 1 quarter-finals.

Ironically, that spring form was hardly reflected in the championship later that year as they and their relegation play-off opponents Clare contested the All-Ireland final.

As Galway and Waterford have demonstrated, Division 1B provides a softer landing nowadays.