Paul Kerrigan: Ronan McCarthy won't outstay his welcome as Cork manager

Kerrigan reckons that McCarthy will want to see out his term given the disappointing note on which the county’s 2021 season ended

ALL AT SEA: Speaking at a press event organised by Electric Ireland to promote the minor All-Ireland football championship, former Cork star Paul Kerrigan said football on Leeside still hasn’t recovered from the break-up of the 2010 All-Ireland-winning team. Picture: Inpho/Laszlo Geczo

Paul Kerrigan believes Ronan McCarthy will walk away as Cork football manager if there is any bit of negativity from players or the county board towards the prospect of him continuing in the role.

Speaking after the county’s 22-point defeat to Kerry last month, McCarthy — who has a year remaining on the two-year extension he received last December — said he will talk to the Cork GAA executive and his players before making a decision on his future.