The Tony Considine column: Cork fans must not place unfair pressure on what is a talented team

One thing I’ve noticed this year about Cork is the huge negativity from the supporters. I know they are very demanding because of past successes but I think it is a bit unfair on this team, who you would have to say were a bit unlucky in the All-Ireland semi-final last year against Waterford, having a man sent off at a vital time.

I believe they are the favourites at the moment, but I think this Tipp team lack something.

They seem to have a problem with their defence, doing a lot of chopping and changing.
And now to Clare, the county with the worst record in Munster for the last 20 years, as they haven’t won it since 1998.
