McCarthy warned Cork players to perform for clubs

Cork football manager Ronan McCarthy said the timing of club-only activity on Leeside was “great” from his point of view, but added that the county players were given a clear message to maintain their form on club duty.

McCarthy was pleased that in Cork, club football was played in the earlier part of the month and the hurling later.

“We had nine games in 12 weeks between the McGrath Cup and the league and whatever about a physical break, the group needed a mental break from each other. Apart from the lads playing club hurling, they had 18 days back with the clubs.