Nicky English: Cork could beat Limerick if they keep anxiety in check

are staring into the abyss. You can say that they’ve been a bit unlucky in that they responded well to a disappointing start by showing significant improvement in the match against Clare, and maybe deserved more but’s that’s the most positive spin you can put on it.

I have been disappointed by Cork at various stages over the past couple of years, having expected that cohort now in their mid-20s to kick on from promising starts. There was also an interesting incident in that match. In the 68th minute, David Reidy chased a ball into the left corner, lost his stick and dribbled it soccer-style towards the corner before kicking it off the field and down the tunnel.

You can see the source of the anxiety given all the underage success, the huge support base and glittering tradition. That adds up to a ton weight of expectation that the least they should be achieving is getting out of Munster. Injuries haven’t broken for them, either. Ciarán Joyce’s absence leaves a big hole in the defence – he was outstanding against Clare. Robbie O’Flynn’s ongoing injury struggles deprive the team of an important, fast-track forward who in every match he started last year looked a really exciting player.

Cork-Gaa Limerick-Gaa

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