Allianz League talking points: Was this a turning point for Cork?

It had been so long since their last competitive victory — 280 days in all — with so many demoralising blows in between, the win over Tipperary can only fuel the Cork footballers with confidence for the coming fortnight.

As well as the team’s reaction, Ronan McCarthy will take solace from his role in making the switches to turn the screw on Tipp, having had his leadership questioned by delegates at a County Board meeting last week. Plus, it’s a blow to their likely Munster semi-final opponents, albeit they’ll bring a different test when some big-hitters return.