O’Connor agrees Kerry must change their ways to win

NEW Kerry manager Jack O’Connor yesterday accepted that the county must change and adapt if they are to succeed in the changing world of Gaelic football.

Reacting in a positive manner to the views of Tyrone boss Micky Harte that Kerry "have to change their mindset and innovate" O'Connor pointed out that adapting to changing trends had never been a problem for Kingdom sides in the past.

"It's a bit early to be talking about that changing. I think basically where Tyrone are coming from is that they felt they didn't get enough kudos for winning that match (against Kerry). There were a few comments they were not too happy with about 'blanket defence' and all the rest of it. My only reaction is that there is no law against blanket defence,'' he said.