Cork players 'need to see the problem and fix it'

Needing to cling to every bit of encouragement as they get back on the road and aim for Ardee, John Cleary and his crew might find some solace in the fact that Cork haven't lost a Round 2 League fixture in five years.

FIX IT, AND QUICK: Patrick McBrearty of Donegal after scoring his side's first goal during the Allianz Football League Division 2 match between Donegal and Cork at MacCumhaill Park in Ballybofey, Donegal. Pic: Ramsey Cardy, Sportsfile

Familiar territory for the Cork footballers. Familiar pressure too.

After their successful upholding last Sunday of a truly dreadful opening day Division 2 record, the Cork footballers didn’t need to be told where to go. They scoured around for the nearest wall, trudged over, and lined up with their backs against it.