Cork hurling manager Kieran Kingston has paid tribute to the four members of his backroom team which departed this week.
Next season will see Kingston with Noel Furlong, Pat Mulcahy, Stephen Casey and Gary Keegan as part of his management team as the Rebels go in search of their first Liam MacCarthy Cup success since 2005.
Speaking to echolive.ie, Kingston thanked Ger Cunningham (selector/coach), Christy O’Connor (coach), Mark Brady (S&C coach) and Cathal Sheridan (performance psychologist) for all of their work with the team over the past few seasons.
“I’d like to thank all the outgoing members of the backroom team for their contribution to Cork hurling, the last two years have been difficult for everyone having to prepare the team under Covid-19 restrictions.
“Ger Cunningham has made an immense contribution to Cork hurling both on and off the field of play as a player, coach and selector.
"I wish him and his family all the best for the future and thank him for all he has done for Cork hurling, especially over the last two years.
“I’d like to thank Christy O’Connor for all he has done as forwards coach over the last two years. Christy is a very talented coach and I was delighted he agreed to join us - he made a vital contribution and I would like to wish him all the best for the future.
“Mark Brady and Cathal Sheridan played a vital role in the team’s preparation and I’d like to thank them for all they have done, particularly in the win over Kilkenny in the All-Ireland semi-final where the team showed great fitness levels and mental resolve to earn an extra time win.”
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