Now not the time for Cork City fans to press the nuclear button

FORAS needs to be part of the future of a successful Cork City FC, whether the Preston owner takes an ownership interest or not, writes Neal Horgan

Gearóid Morrissey at the conclusion of the SSE Airtricity League Premier Division match between Cork City and Waterford at Turner’s Cross. The point earned from the 0-0 result on the night was not the result his side was hoping for, and City’s next match — a 2-1 defeat by Sligo Rovers — saw the Leeside club relegated to the First Division. Picture: Eóin Noonan

In 2009, Cork City FC were under the ownership of a company owned by chairman Tom Coughlan, who’d taken the club out of the examinership process following the withdrawal of support by a hedge fund company, Arkaga, the previous summer.

It was an incredibly difficult time for players and the club. Around that time, I had a testimonial match lined up and was concerned about how it would go.