Unlike many of his contemporaries, Cork captain Rob Downey actively seeks out and enjoys meeting with older members of his club to discuss its history. He finds inspiration and intrigue in the stories of the past, rather than seeing it as a chore or something dull.
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Kieran Shannon: Cork captain Robert Downey turns to the Glen for advice, comfort and inspiration
By LEN Editor
THE PRIDE OF BLACKPOOL: Cork captain Robert Downey: 'When you grow up in the Glen, it’s impressed upon you from an early age that you’re lucky to be putting on a Glen jersey.' Pic: Piaras Ó Mídheach/Sportsfile
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