‘There’s player-welfare involved’ – Cork boss Pat Ryan unhappy after conceding 1-1 while Tim O’Mahony was injured
The Clare and Cork managers, Brian Lohan and Pat Ryan, shake hands after their Munster SHC clash at SuperValu Páirc Ui Chaoimh. Photo: Ray McManus/Sportsfile
Cork hurling manager Pat Ryan has questioned the decision to allow play to continue while his defender Tim O'Mahony was on the ground injured for a couple of key moments in the second half of their Munster SHC loss to Clare.
Ryan claimed Cork conceded 1-1, a point to David Reidy and then a goal to David Fitzgerald, as O'Mahony was grounded before being replaced suffering with cramp.
He said it raised player welfare issues and was unfair.
“The one thing I’d be disappointed about, we had a man down injured and you’re asked to play away," the Rebel manager said after their 3-26 to 3-24 defeat which leaves them winless after two rounds.
“I don’t think that’s very fair to be honest with you. There’s player welfare involved in that. We conceded 1-1 when the lad was down injured and I think that was a big turning point in the game.”
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Cork play Limerick in two weeks' time but Ryan feels after this defeat it will be easier to pick themselves up than it was after the loss to Waterford last week.
“(That) was an abysmal performance below in Waterford whereas today was a much better performance. But at the end of the day, we are only interested in winning. That didn't happen," he said.
“They were more efficient with their goal opportunities. If you look at the game as a whole, we had more opportunities, but didn't take them.”
Cork lost their opening two games in 2022 but still qualified in third place out of their provincial group.
“We have Limerick coming in two weeks’ time. What are we going to do, fall down on our sword," he said.
Tony Kelly was withdrawn from the Clare squad beforehand but manager Brian Lohan expressed the hope that he would be available in three weeks time when they play Waterford.
