Pat Ryan reveals the most frustrating part of GAA management – and it’s not what you might expect
Ryan left his role as Cork manager last weekend Pat Ryan has revealed what he believes is the most frustrating thing about being a GAA manager. It’s not to do with pay, social media or dealing with the media, but a specific rule. Ryan left Cork hurling last weekend after three years at the club, […]
7 months ago
Pat Ryan reveals how much social media criticism impacted him and his Cork players
Ryan left Cork last weekend after three years in charge Pat Ryan has revealed how he is unaffected by social media talk and abuse, but that it did impact his Cork players while he was manager. Ryan left Cork hurling last weekend after three years at the club, following defeats in the 2024 and 2025 […]
7 months ago
Pat Ryan disputes Cork board claim about All-Ireland homecoming cancellation
It’s all coming out in the wash now… Pat Ryan has insisted the decision not to have a homecoming after Cork’s All-Ireland SHC defeat by Tipperary was taken weeks in advance, and was not down to the players. The Cork board sad on the Monday after the shock defeat at Croke Park in July that […]
7 months ago
Real reason behind Pat Ryan’s Cork departure ‘revealed’ in report – and it wasn’t amicable
Ryan has seemingly chosen loyalty to his staff over the Cork role Pat Ryan’s departure from Cork may not have been as amicable as first thought, with reports that a disagreement over backroom staff prompted his exit. Ryan announced on Saturday that he would leaving the Cork hurling job after three years. His Cork side […]
7 months ago
Pat Ryan finally breaks silence on Cork All-Ireland half-time bust-up rumours
Cork collapsed in the second half of the All-Ireland final against Tipperary Pat Ryan has finally broken his silence over rumours that Cork players were involved in a bust-up at half-time in this year’s All-Ireland final. Rumours swirled in the weeks after Cork’s disastrous defeat by Tipperary in July that Ryan’s players had fought each […]
7 months ago
Favourite emerges for Cork hurling job but some fans calling for a rogue outsider
Pat Ryan’s time at Cork is now up With Pat Ryan resigning from his position as Cork manager on Saturday, attention now begins to turn to his successor. There is a clear favourite in Ben O’Connor – according to both the Irish Mirror and the Irish Examiner. O’Connor won three All-Ireland titles with Cork, captaining […]
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