Cork City re-sign captain Gearoid Morrissey and four more for 2021

First Division side Cork City have confirmed the re-signing of captain Gearoid Morrissey ahead of the 2021 season.

The City captain has re-signed for the club alongside the quartet of Rob Slevin, Cian Murphy, David Harrington, and Josh Honohan.

Since re-joining Cork after a spell in the UK with Cambridge United, Morrissey has made 112 appearances for the club.

“Last season was very tough for everyone connected with the club, but I never wanted to go anywhere, and I’m delighted to be signing back,” Morrissey told City’s website after re-signing for 2021. 

“I’ve been here before and know what it takes, so it’s time for all of us to roll our sleeves up and work hard.

“I enjoyed playing with Colin and I enjoyed working under him at the end of last season, so I’m really looking forward to continuing that into next season.

“He’s building a young, talented group, who will give their all for the club, and I’ll do whatever I can to help the team.”

Also re-signing for 2021 is defender Rob Slevin who said: “It’s a young group, with a lot of the lads having come through the academy here, but we got to know each other well last season and we feel we can learn from that experience and kick on now this year.

“Once I spoke to Colin and he outlined his plans, it was an easy decision to make.”

City Head Coach Colin Healy added on the re-signings of Murphy, Harrington and Honohan.

“Cian (Murphy) was brilliant for us at academy level and we know the ability he has.

“He’s had a tough time of it with injury which has prevented him from being at his best at first team level, but I think there’s a lot more to come from him and we know he will work very hard to achieve that.”

“David (Harrington) has all the attributes to be a very good goalkeeper. He has had to be patient and willing to learn, which he has done, and next season will be another step in his development.”

Healy finished: “Josh (Honohan) is another young player with a lot of talent.

“I know him well from the academy and I know he has the ability and work ethic to make a contribution next season.”