Conor Counihan is delighted with the huge increase in support for the Cork footballers this year. Traditionally, the footballers have attracted far less support than their hurling counterparts, but Counihan feels the Cork public are being drawn to the current crop following their successes to date this year. The Rebels picked up the NFL Division 2 title in April, and are gearing up for a Munster SFC final against Limerick on Sunday following a hugely impressive win over Kerry in the semi-final replay. "The support to date has been fantastic. It's been a good buzz for the team to see the crowds behind them, that's been very positive and hopefully people will maintain that. Generally supporters like a team with a bit of heart and a bit of spirit," the Rebel boss said. "In any good team you have to have characters and this team isn't any different to teams of the past, they have a few. Obviously, they haven't been as successful as other teams, but the reality is that there have been many good footballers who haven't won All-Ireland medals and some average footballers do win them." Cork are hot favourites to account for Limerick on Sunday, but a cautious Counihan is quick to point out that it is only a few weeks since his side were pitted as outsiders against Kerry. "We'd be pleased with the Kerry display, but there are aspects of that we need to improve on too, we'd be very conscious of that. There was a period there in the second half where we allowed them back into the game and if we do that against Limerick, I don't think we'll get away with it. "Limerick gave us a few scares last year and the simple reason for that is that they're a good side." Tweet

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