MICHAEL MOYNIHAN: O’Shea success no fairytale

It started as a chat about Dr Crokes’ chances in the All-Ireland club semi-final against Ballymun Kickhams, but that only turned the key in the ignition. Pat O’Shea took us on a tour of coaching ideas.

O’Shea has been a driving force in the Killarney GAA club for years, but he’s also the coaching & games manager with the Munster Council who has an eye-catching entry on the CV — managing Kerry to the 2007 All-Ireland football title.

That was an obvious cue to discuss the influence of Donegal and their manager Jim McGuinness on modern football tactics.