Was always going to be thus. There is no other viable candidate outside of Haulie O'Neill and he doesn't fit the submissive personality profile required.
Given the apathy towards the team amongst Cork football clubs & supporters, the CCB know well they don't need to move Cleary on.
So why not stick with the nodding dog....a nice guy in the mould of Clownihan, Peadar the Plodder, etc, etc......why ever take the chance again on a maverick like Billy Morgan when you can go with a yes man who'll make your life easy.