Cork v Tyrone: Brian Hurley a major doubt for Rebels

Cork captain and sharpshooter Brian Hurley is a major doubt for tomorrow afternoon’s All-Ireland SFC encounter with Tyrone at Glenisk O’Connor Park (3pm).

It is understood that the Castlehaven player sustained a hamstring injury since the stunning win over Donegal at Páirc Uí Rinn two weeks ago. It was a result that puts the Rebels in a good position heading into the final group match tomorrow. John Cleary’s side are top of the Group 3 table and require a win or a draw to seal their place in the quarter-finals of the Sam Maguire for the third successive season.

Hurley will be a huge loss for the Leesiders in what is a big game for Cork football especially on the back of the victory over Donegal. A defeat tomorrow will more than likely result in the Rebels dropping down to third and therefore a preliminary quarter-final away from home the following weekend which would be very difficult. 

The forward has been in great form recently and his absence tomorrow would be a significant blow.