A criticism we’ve made before about Éamonn Fitzmaurice’s Kerry reign was his fascination with Dublin, writes John Fogarty.

Kerry manager Eamonn Fitzmaurice will start Killian Young at full-back in Sunday's Allianz Football League clash with Roscommon at Dr Hyde Park and bring Paul Murphy back from the attack to wing-back.

As Brazil were labouring to victory over Croatia on the opening night of the World Cup, the current steward of another storied green and gold brand was holding court in Killarney.

Eamonn Fitzmaurice admitted Kerry’s humbling defeat yesterday has changed his mind about their 11-week break until their championship bow.