Criticism won't worry new Cork boss Pat Ryan but personal attacks on players beyond the pale

The Rebels coach has urged supporters to judge the team by their effort next year.

THE RYAN LINE: Cork's Pat Ryan celebrates at the final whistle of the 2020 U20 final
Picture: INPHO/Ken Sutton

New Cork senior hurling manager Pat Ryan has urged supporters and media commentators to judge the team on their effort next season.

Ryan insisted he has no issue with criticism so long as it is constructive and honest. He sympathised with the comments of outgoing selectors Pat Mulcahy and Diarmuid O’Sullivan about other ex-Cork hurlers being harshly critical of the team’s performances this past season.