Cork City fans travelled with optimism despite disastrous season

A first league and FAI Cup double since 1987 secures Stephen Bradley's name among Shamrock Rovers' greatest managers. 

Rory Gaffney's second goal for Shamrock Rovers killed all Cork City hopes. Pic: Seb Daly/Sportsfile

Forty-two points and eight positions separated relegated Cork City and the champions Shamrock Rovers at the end of the Premier Division season.

Yet the optimism amongst the large City crowd gathered on the Lower Glanmire Road waiting to get on one of the six Citylink buses departing Cork and heading to Dublin for the FAI Cup Final at 9.30am on Sunday morning was largely positive. Although not as positive as the few lads climbing into their limousine. They were sure to have a good day out regardless.