Patrick Horgan: 'Coaching U20s won't replace playing but it's a start'

After retiring from Cork, Patrick Horgan joins the U20 coaching team but says no sideline role can replace playing

Former Cork hurler, Patrick Horgan who has teamed up with AIB to support the GOAL Mile. As part the campaign AIB is offering individuals who register for the GOAL Mile the chance to win up to €7,000 for their Gaelic Games club. To win, people need to register for their GOAL Mile and then enter the AIB GAA GOAL Mile competition at https://goalmile.org/aibgaacompetition Mandatory Credit ©INPHO/Dan Sheridan

Patrick Horgan insists his new coaching role with the Cork U20 hurlers will not fill the void left by playing for the county.

After 18 seasons, the all-time championship scorer announced his senior inter-county retirement in September and was this week confirmed as the latest member of Noel Furlong’s management team for 2026 where he will join former team-mate Dónal Óg Cusack as part of the coaching ticket.