Emotional supporters caught in the net on fan messageboard

WHILE the High Court deliberated over the fate of Cork City, it was as hectic on the extremely tense fans’ messageboard, ccfcforum.com, the principle meet-and-greet for a lot of the club’s most vociferous supporters.

Normally, traffic like this is reserved for live match updates or the impending transfer in or out of a big name, the only contest worth discussing was Cork City Investments Ltd versus the Revenue Commissioners.

As the 2pm kick-off approached, the tone notably dipped.