RAY SILKE: Kingdom overhaul will take time

In the match programme at Elverys MacHale Park yesterday, Kerry’s Bryan Sheehan was asked what were his hopes for the future of Kerry football?

Mon, 04 Feb, 2013 - 00:00
Ray Silke

“To put a greater emphasis on underage football and development squads.”

Based on their second half performance, which for this columnist, was the most ragged 35 minutes of football I have seen from a Kerry senior team, Sheehan’s wish list needs to be implemented. Immediately.

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