Age and experience no issue as new Cork boss Ryan targets an instant impact

Players will be judged “on their ability, not on their age or how many seasons they’ve played” says new manager who, in spite of three-year mandate, is eyeing rapid success in 2023

Incoming man: New Cork hurling manager Pat Ryan aims to confirm his backroom team by the end of this month. Pic: David Fitzgerald/Sportsfile

New Cork senior hurling manager Pat Ryan says prospective players will be judged “on their ability, not on their age or how many seasons they’ve played”.

The new boss, ratified by the Cork County Board on Tuesday evening, has a three-year term but stressed that he will be looking at what players “can offer Cork hurling right now” rather than two or three seasons down the line.