Nash looking for a dream end to term

GER NASH wants Cork City to win back respect - as well as silverware - when they take on Shamrock Rovers in Sunday's FAI Cup final.

- BY STEPHEN BARRY

The Leesiders finished 15 points adrift of safety in tumbling to a third Premier Division relegation since 2020 and for the fourth time in six seasons they are set to ply their trade in the second tier in 2026.

However, they could yet have European football to go with it.

If they can upset the odds against double-chasing Rovers, City would advance into next year's Europa League first qualifying round.

For manager Nash, a Cup final doesn't draw the sting from relegation.