We will not stay silent while the club's heart, soul and identity are being torn away': Cork City supporters' groups

"Cork City belongs to the people of Cork. And we will not stay silent while its heart, soul and identity are being torn away.

Cork City supporters after the Sports Direct Men’s FAI Cup quarter-final match between Finn Harps and Cork City. Pic: Ramsey Cardy/Sportsfile

Cork City supporters' groups have confirmed their plans to protest against the club's ownership on Friday night at Turner's Cross.

With the City first team on the brink of relegation from the Premier Division for the third time in five seasons, speculation about a planned protest staged around the FAI Cup semi-final clash with St Patrick's Athletic has been rife.