Cork City FC was elected to the league in 1984, and won its first national silverware in the 1987-88 season, which saw them lift the League Cup. Citys first Premier Division title came in the 1992-93 season after a play off series involving Shelbourne and St. Patricks Athletic.
The side qualified for their first European Competition the following season. However, some bad years in the mid-nineties saw the club win no trophies at all, which ended in 1998 when City won the FAI Cup for the very first time, defeating Shelbourne in the final. Off the field problems saw the entire board step down in 2002, and Brian Lennox took full stewardship of the club. The following year, Pat Dolan was appointed manager, and an excellent run in the 2004 Intertoto Cup saw City beat some Swedish and Dutch opposition, eventually losing out on away goals to French side Nantes. Cork City again won the Premier Division title in the 2005 season.
The club have been dogged by off-the-field problems recently with the club still in trouble with the Revenue commisioners as new owner Tom Coughlan looks to find funds for unpaid taxes. Paul Doolin has come in as manager and the clubs training ground at Bishopstown has seen vast improvements as the Rebel Army go looking for their first title since 2005.
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Squad Breakdown If you spot incorrect info, email extratimelive@gmail.com
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Last Six Results Cork City scores first
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