Strength of character the key, claims Richardson

CORK CITY’S advancement into the next round of this season’s UEFA Champions League was down to the team’s “experience and mental strength”, according to manager Damien Richardson.

Speaking after his team’s 1-1 draw with Cypriot representatives Apollon Limassol, which booked City’s place in to the second qualifying round, he said: “we showed real strength of character and a mental toughness.

“Though we were struggling, we wouldn’t give in.”