Kerry defence to come between Tyrone and title

THE Kerry backs hold the key to victory in next Sunday’s Bank of Ireland football championship semi-final in Croke Park. Selector Eddie ‘Tatler’ O’Sullivan is pinning his hopes on the defence showing the improvement most observers agree is necessary if they are to thwart Tyrone ambitions of a first ever title.

O'Sullivan has been around the block over the course of a varied career, which saw him live in the US until 1975, before coming home to open a pub and renew his involvement with Killarney side, Dr Crokes. His son Patrick is development officer with the County Board and son-in-law Pat O'Shea is coach to the minor team, also in action in Croke Park on Sunday.

With considerable experience as a selector at all levels with Kerry, he has been associated with five All-Ireland winning senior teams, under both Mick O'Dwyer and Páidi Ó Sé.