Ger Nash: The task is huge and we know we’re in a relegation fight

Seven winless matches, coupled with Sligo Rovers beating Waterford on Saturday has plunged the Rebels to bottom of the table. Next up is a trip to leaders Shamrock Rovers on Friday.

RELEGATION FIGHT: Cork City manager Ger Nash during a SSE Airtricity Men's Premier Division match. Pic: Thomas Flinkow/Sportsfile>

Ger Nash is adamant Cork City will fight for survival, insisting he accepted the reality of a relegation scrap when appointed this day last month.

His first experience of senior football management has been sobering, the 38-year-old’s third game at the helm a defeat to Bohemians which, on the balance of play, might have been steeper than the 2-0 scoreline.