Awesome City back in the title chase

THERE were 3,205 in Turner’s Cross last night and, barring only the small travelling band of shell-shocked Shels supporters, they should all be back asking for more of the same please, after Cork City fashioned a devastating four-star comeback to leave the league leaders’ reputation as near invincibles in tatters.

In real terms, of course, this defeat was more of a dent than a mortal blow to Shelbourne’s title ambitions, since Alan Mathews’ team still retain a healthy seven point lead at the top of the First Division.

But for Cork the significance of the final scoreline was huge: a confidence-boosting rout which, even if the Dubliners aren’t to be caught over the long haul, surely copperfastens City’s credentials as automatic promotion candidates in their own right.