John Meyler says Cork will be approaching the Munster SHC in an optimistic frame of mind after yesterday's victory over Waterford kept them in Division 1A of the Allianz League for another year.

"As a manager, you are under pressure if you don't win and I was under pressure today to get a result. In fairness, the lads around me, Declan (O'Sullivan), Kieran (Murphy), Seanie (Barry), Donal O'Mahony in the backroom staff, they have all worked extremely hard so to get that win and it was important to maintain the status and to set you up for the Munster championship," the Rebels boss told the Evening Echo.

"There is a feelgood factor in there now and you move on again.'' 

The Wexford native added: "I am just pleased with the performance. We played six games in the league, won two and lost four and that was the critical game to win.

"It puts us into the Munster championship now with a bit of impetus and of course it gives us 1A status next season.

"That was the goal. We tried to be competitive over the league, tried to bring in young players, Tim O'Mahony, Sean O'Donoghue, Darren Browne, Robbie O'Flynn, we brought back Eoin Cadogan and he has been excellent for us over the league. 

"They have added and contributed to the strength of the panel and that is something that I am happy about.'' 

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