John Mullane thinks the Cork players and management will regret the decision not to have a homecoming after their All-Ireland SHC final defeat to Tipperary.

Speaking on the Irish Independent Sports podcast on Monday, the Waterford legend opined: “I think you have an obligation to go and face into your own people. Within the GAA, there are the good days and the bad days. The bad days drive you on to the good days.

“It can't be all about celebrating and the pat on the back. You take the good with the bad. I think they've probably missed a beat here.

“I know they probably feel low today, it's tough. Last night was probably tough for them, today would be extremely tough for them. But what do you do? You can't just hide away from it.

“The people who would come out tonight would be the most loyal people, the young kids and supporters who adore you, who pay really good money week in and week out to go and support you.”

He added: “I wouldn't say they've let themselves down. I think they will regret doing it when things die down in three or four months’ time.

“The first phase of redemption is facing your own people. I think they probably should have gone ahead with that homecoming.”

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