Cork City skipper Lyons axed for private reasons, says manager Nash

Lyons was appointed captain by Tim Clancy following promotion but his successor Nash culled him from the defence he set up to try to thwart a rampant Rovers.
Cork City skipper Lyons axed for private reasons, says manager Nash

CRYPTIC OMISSION: Cork City's Charlie Lyons was benched for the hammering at the hands of Shams. Pic: Michael P Ryan/Sportsfile

Cork City’s Charlie Lyons was dropped by Ger Nash for reasons which will “remain between” the manager and captain.

City’s relegation threat deepened on Friday when they were hammered 4-1 for the second time this season at the home of trailblazers Shamrock Rovers – keeping them anchored to the bottom.

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