Donal Óg Cusack among the names linked to take over Cork U20s as Pat Ryan steps down

Having been appointed for a two-year term in October 2019, Ryan has not sought an extension to his tenure

Donal Óg Cusack was the Cork minor manager in 2020. Picture: Eóin Noonan/Sportsfile

Donal O’Mahony and Noel Furlong are the frontrunners to succeed Pat Ryan as Cork U20 hurling manager, with Donal Óg Cusack's name also in the mix for the defending All-Ireland champions at the grade.

It was confirmed earlier today that Ryan, having completed the two-year term he was given when appointed in October of 2019, had stepped down as the team's manager.