PIC: Longford’s secret weapon for Cork was a dog named Teddy… no really

Longford are resorting to ruff tactics against the Rebels.

There was a strange, but welcome sight at the All-Ireland Football Championship Qualifier Round 3B clash between Longford and Cork at Pearse Park on Saturday.

While there wasn’t much of a change-up in either side’s starting XVs since their last outings, there was a very distinct new face on the Longford bench.

The giant-slaying underdogs of the qualifiers brought a suitable mascot to get every pumped up for the big match on their home turf – man’s best friend.

Teddy the Dog was pitchside for the Leinster men, seen wearing a full Longford kit, to help inspire the troops on the field.

'Game Face' Teddy the dog looks ready for action ahead Longford vs Cork today at Glennon Brothers Pearse Park! pic.twitter.com/zH2z4OsoI4

— Inpho Photography (@Inphosports) July 16, 2016

It certainly helped in the opening 35 as Longford led 1-4 to 0-3 points.

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