WE WERE ON THE WAYNE BUT ARE ENJOYING IT NOW

WAYNE SHERLOCK believes that the Cork hurlers' throwback displays have captured the imagination of the Rebel county.

- BY MICHAEL SCULLY

The former Cork star, now a selector under Pat Ryan, has loved the re-connection between the team and their supporters as the Rebels today seek a first All-Ireland crown since 2005.

"I think they really warm to this team," said Sherlock.

"When we were with the under-20s with Pat, it might sound a bit old-school, but the philosophy was that Cork supporters will follow when they see that the effort is being given, whether you win or lose.

"If you look at our first year, we didn't qualify out of Munster but the amount of people who said, 'Thanks for a great year' was incredible.

"We lost the first two games last year but we came down here to play Limerick and the place was full.

"The support we got that night was absolutely something incredible. When we left that night, did we think we could better it?