'We were ready this time' - John Cleary delighted as Cork earn promotion to Division 1

Cork's three-point victory over Tyrone, their sixth win of the league, saw them promoted back to Division 1 for the first time in a decade.

John Cleary: “Being involved in Cork football sometimes can be a lonely place. When you lose a game or two, a lot of the critics can come out and you can be an easy target at times." Pic Oliver McVeigh/Sportsfile

John Cleary believes his group were not as prepared to go up to Division 1 in previous years.

But on this occasion there was no question about their readiness as they claimed six wins out of seven to end 10 years outside the top eight.