‘We are expecting a battle royal,’ says O’Connor

KERRY Under-21 coach Jack O’Connor acknowledges the threat Limerick pose in tonight’s Munster football championship first round tie at Newcastlewest (8 pm).

“The success of their seniors is bound to rub off on the county’s other teams,” said O’Connor. “And with home advantage, we are expecting a battle royal.

“Limerick have been working extremely hard with their football at underage level and they are beginning to reap the rewards. Their present senior team is a product of a highly successful under 21 side of the late 90s.