Cork GAA Discussion Thread

Yes and at what stages of the game were those sixteen points scored? In the first half and early in the second half. I think I am correct in saying that he didn't score in the last ten minutes. He missed a 45 and a free from a similar distance very near the end. Missed them both by miles in fact. I hate knocking players, I know they do their best and that's all anyone can ask but this a common theme with Steven Sherlock. He wilts under pressure.

When people talk about the awful social media abuse GAA players have to put up with, this would be a great example.

There was a fair wind against him in the second half, and I suspect he was being more closely marked in H2 after his performance in the first 30 mins

The Barrs should have won but found a way to lose. I can't discuss anything with you because you are a Yes man and couldn't give two hoots about how bad Cork GAA is performing throughout the years. I offer an opinion different to you and your nickers get into a bit of bother. I'm not negative about Cork but they would break your heart and all that goes down to the management of Cork GAA. But someone like yourself is always oblivious to this.

There is definitely something wrong on the mental side of Cork GAA...when the pressure comes on we seem to fold like a pack of cards in both codes. Wonder do they use psychologists

Stop talking nonsense. Barrs can only blame themselves for not seeing out the game. Take off the red and white glasses for once and just accept that the Barrs left it after them.

Another cheap shot again. Quit with that attitude. I hate reading stuff from yourself when you come from cuckoo land. Like I said before if you say something different you tend to get your knickers twisted. I won't be replying to your horse manure deposits going forward.

3 from 3 for Kerry clubs v Cork clubs.

I read a quote on another message board this year. It compared the meagre Cork-Kerry football rivalry to the All Blacks - Australia in rugby.

For both, it is A rivalry built on history, traditional and geography. But lost a lot of impact the last 20 years or so.

For Australia read Cork, for All Blacks read Kerry

The All Blacks (Kerry) love rugby (football), its their national sport, national pastime, it is what defines them. All of their best athletes and footballers and brains trust will be geared to rugby. They love beating their big brother regularly, reminding them who is king.

Now in Australia (Cork) rugby (football) has to compete in a complex packed sports field, League, Cricket, Soccer, Athletics etc (or in Corks case rugby, hurling, soccer) all take away the best athletes, footballers and reduces the brains trust.

In Australia interest is lower in rugby. TV/Attendances down and ultimately Australians don't really care if they lose a match to the All Blacks. They have bigger fish to fry in the grand scheme of things

The next thing is the last 25 years there has been a history of failure for Australian sides against the All Blacks. They are used to losing at all levels either hammered or a last second painful defeat, referee decisions going against them etc

Same story for Cork. Kerry are utterly dominant at club, school, underage, senior, that the Cork lads mentally are defeated from an early age. Ultimately the general sports population of Cork just are not bothered if they lose to Kerry.

I found it a fascinating post, the comparison of both, once mighty rivalries

This is true actually. The Cork era of 87-95 corresponded to one of the weakest Kerry teams in their entire history. I think that's what Cork need, a very strong panel and hope Kerry drop back a bit.

Cork were obviously strong in the 00s and there were some great games, Cork deservedly won Sam in 2010.

Sometimes I find it hilarious some college and work Kerry colleagues bigging up the Cork-Kerry rivalry before a game, delighted when Kerry deservedly win easy but ultimately it is one sided rivalry for Kerry. Ultimately the majority of Cork sports fans don't give a **** if they lose to Kerry, especially around the city/east cork.

I can't see much change for the future either. The major population growth is/will be eastwards along the railway line to east cork from Tivoli to Midleton. Literally ZERO football along this route. Football strongholds like Beara and Duhallow are facing into further population decline and amalgamations etc