Cork GAA CEO Kevin O'Donovan says board won't give oxygen to 'pathetic' fools spreading rumours

Retired Cork star Patrick Horgan had expressed disappointment that the county board didn't move directly after the final to quash rumours about players.

Minister Jerry Buttimer; Kevin O'Donovan, CEO, Cork GAA; Cllr. Jack White and Michael O'Flynn, O'Flynn Group pictured at the Cork GAA Partner Appreciation Breakfast at SuperValu Páirc Uí Chaoimh​. Picture: Alison Miles / OSM PHOTO

Cork GAA CEO Kevin O'Donovan has hit out at pathetic "fools" who circulated false rumours about the Cork hurlers following their All-Ireland final defeat by Tipperary.

Retired Cork star Patrick Horgan had expressed disappointment that the county board didn't move directly after the final to quash the rumours. However, O'Donovan noted the decision to ignore the speculation was informed by the lack of coverage the fanciful tales received in the media.