Healy’s long road back to good times

Cork City FC’s climb back towards the summit of Irish football this season hasn’t gone unnoticed in Irish football circles.

The increased TV coverage and the arrival of vulture-like scouts at home games are signs of a team in demand. Last night’s full house also bodes well. In and around Cork some people seem anxious to understand just why the team’s fortunes have changed. Many more, it seems, are happy to give you their own two shillings worth.

The return of club legend John Caulfield as manager was a boost, of this there is no doubt. The acquisition of some key new players together with young players maturing and the successful integration of Mark O’Sullivan from Munster Senior League football have been major factors.