John Fogarty: Going back for Jack O'Connor is fully justified

There was an attempt to use the speculation about Tyrone man Paddy Tally coming in as a coach as a scare tactic to upset O’Connor’s anointment

BRAVE CALL: Kerry manager Jack O'Connor and Kerry Chairman Pat O'Sullivan. Pic: Domnick Walsh/Eye Focus LTD

In some circles in Kerry, they were inconsiderately described as “The Gang of Five” who unceremoniously dumped Peter Keane as Kerry manager to get in their so-called pal Jack O’Connor.

Then chairman Tim Murphy, vice-chair Eamon Whelan, secretary Peter Twiss, Munster Council delegate John O’Leary and the county’s coaching and games manager and ex-midfielder Donal Daly were charged with appointing a manager from this season.