Pat Ryan: 'There were a lot of things sparked all over the field. I don't think we initiated any of it'

Ryan confirmed Cork captain Rob Downey suffered a dead leg. 

Cork manager Pat Ryan said he was disappointed with his side's fallow periods during the second half against Tipperary. Pic: Brendan Moran/Sportsfile

Cork manager Pat Ryan said he didn’t see what happened when Darragh McCarthy was red carded for an altercation with Seán O’Donoghue in the opening minute against Tipperary. 

The numerical disadvantage proved a big blow to the Premier County. Cork eased to a 15-point victory.