Kerry boss Jack O'Connor criticises timing of Sam Maguire draw

O'Connor said Kerry defender Tom O'Sullivan is unlikely to be available to face Cork while their injury list from the Clare game has not decreased in length
Kerry manager Jack O'Connor: “I suppose it isn't ideal, really, to have the draw before the Munster final because I actually think it takes from the Munster final." Pic: ©INPHO/Natasha Barton

Kerry manager Jack O'Connor: “I suppose it isn't ideal, really, to have the draw before the Munster final because I actually think it takes from the Munster final." Pic: ©INPHO/Natasha Barton

Kerry manager Jack O’Connor has said the timing of the Sam Maguire Round 1 draw is not ideal, claiming it takes away from this weekend’s Munster final and shows a “disconnect” on the part of the GAA.

At Monday’s Munster SFC final press event in Tralee, O’Connor stated he had “no interest in discussing” their All-Ireland series opponents Donegal given the already sizeable fixture in front of his team this Sunday.

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