Cork fans slam 'horrible comments' aimed at players after All-Ireland final loss

Irish Daily Mirror

6 hours ago

The fallout to Cork's All-Ireland final defeat is continuing on Leeside, with fans hitting out at comments aimed at players by other supporters.
The Rebels came into Sunday's final as red-hot favourites, but blew a six-point half-time lead as Tipperary blitzed them in the second half at Croke Park.
A homecoming scheduled for Páirc Uí Chaoimh on Monday evening was cancelled 'at the request of the team and management', according to a Cork GAA statement.
It read: "At the request of the team and management, there is no event planned for the return of the Cork hurlers this evening. They would again like to thank all the entire county for their unwavering support throughout the year."
Some people were disappointed with the decision, saying that it was harsh on young fans looking forward to welcoming home their heroes.
One person wrote: "That's bad form , I'm sure their families and supporters would like to welcome home."
Another commented: "I don't think this is setting a good example for younger kids. It's showing them more or less that losing isn't to be celebrated really, that it's a bad thing.
"We had a lot of good games too. I'm sure they would of got a massive turnout for a homecoming and would of been lovely for the supporters who pay for tickets to go and see them game after game."
But a number of fans hit out at 'horrible comments' made by other Cork supporters following Sunday's game.
"I've seen some horrible comments going around from the so called fans of Cork hurling," said one person. "I'm very proud of the Cork team. They gave us some fantastic days all through league and championship.
"If the players don't want a fuss and want to just come home quietly then that's what should happen. It shouldn't matter if you or your child what to see the team. Show a bit of respect. People can be so selfish."
Another commented: "The nasty comments are uncalled for. They deserve to get the homecoming. They may not have won but they've won most of all our hearts. Gave us lots of highs through the whole season. Well done lads, hold yer heads high."
Someone else wrote: "There should be a homecoming for the team and management, they are human beings after all. The dedication they put in over the year.
"The people that put up bad comments are usually people that never played hurling. The real supporters and young children would be there for them. Heads up and focus on next year."
One other comment read: "They are getting so much hate comments, it's ridiculous. I think people forget they are human too and have a family and life and look it just wasn't to be for us.
"We need to all rethink everything and get out there and try again. It's better to try in life and lose then to not at all!"