Alan Quirke: Playing outfield key to a keeper's education

Former Cork goalkeeper Alan Quirke in action against Colm Cooper, 13, and Kieran Donaghy, Kerry. Picture: Brendan Moran/SPORTSFILE

Cork’s 2010 All-Ireland winning goalkeeper Alan Quirke does not believe his old position has become the quarterback role of Gaelic football.

Speaking during a Cork GAA goalkeeping webinar, Quirke was in no doubt about the evolution of the position in recent years, but not to the extent suggested in certain quarters.