Tipperary clashes matter plenty to Ben O’Connor

To beat Tipperary carries that little bit more weight. Even more so now. Even if it’s only February.

Cork’s manager Ben O'Connor celebrates after his side scored their second goal against Galway. Pic: James Crombie/Inpho

June 11, 2008. It’s three days after Cork have been beaten by Tipperary in a Munster semi-final. Ben and Jerry O’Connor are at an Adidas launch in Portmarnock and both are stewing.

One of the sources of the twins' anger becomes clearer later in the year when Ben speaks on behalf of the players against Gerald McCarthy remaining on as manager, and another strike follows.

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