Cork clubs to meet as players keep quiet

With the Cork hurlers not expected to break their silence on the stand-off with Gerald McCarthy until later in the week, clubs are expected to discuss the issue in the coming days.

Following another lengthy meeting in the Commons Inn last night where the entire squad discussed the current impasse, the Evening Echo newspaper in Cork has been informed the players will not be commenting until later in the week.

As it stands, the panel as a whole are refusing to play for McCarthy, although it is believed some players are uncomfortable with the situation.

St Finbarr’s will discuss the issue at their regular club committee meeting tonight, Sarsfields will be doing the same later in the week and the dispute will be the hot topic for all clubs meeting this week.

An official Cork County Board meeting will not be held until tomorrow two weeks.

Gerald was continuing his 2009 preparations regardless yesterday, taking in the Glen-Bishopstown at Ballinlough and Sars’ Munster club game in Páirc Uí Chaoimh.

Gerald has approached candidates to replace selector Martin Bowen and trainer Jerry Wallace in his back-room team, and could make an announcement before the weekend.

Meanwhile club hurling in Cork received a major boost yesterday with the victories of Sarsfields and Blarney in the Munster club championships.

Article courtesy of the Evening Echo newspaper.