1991 defeat not playing on Caulfield’s mind

Despite being little over 30 years old, tonight’s SSE Airtricity League Premier Division decider against Dundalk will be the fourth time that Cork City have taken part in a final-day battle for a title.

Leaving aside the three-team play-off against Bohemians and Shelbourne in 1993, City beat Derry City to claim the eircom League in 2005 and three years ago beat Shels to win Division 1.

The only time such a game has gone against them was in 1991, when Tom McNulty’s goal gave Dundalk a 1-0 win at Turner’s Cross and the Premier Division. While current City manager John Caulfield was playing then, he isn’t fearful of it being an omen.