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Jack Anderson: Cork prevailed in the anarchic, mesmerising chaos 

Pat Ryan's Rebels brought everything necessary - skill, athleticism, desire and fanatical support, as they had to. 
Jack Anderson: Cork prevailed in the anarchic, mesmerising chaos 

REBEL YELL: Cork supporters celebrate after the win over Limerick. Pic: Stephen McCarthy/Sportsfile

Forty years ago, in a third round FA Cup tie between Liverpool and Newcastle, a beautiful pass from Chris Waddle gave Kevin Keegan, the returning Liverpool legend, a glimpse of goal but he was easily outpaced to the ball by Liverpool’s Mark Lawrenson.

“And Keegan is onside,” says the BBC’s John Motson on commentary, before a micro pause, “but Lawrenson is in control.” Keegan retired at the end of that season later citing that very moment as the reason.

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