Kerry finally looking forward

IT WAS introduced with the minimum fuss and fanfare, but the launch last week of a teenage development programme for Kerry football was an interesting, if somewhat belated admission that the old order changeth. Permanently.

The lack of minor and Under 21 success for the Kingdom for more than a decade has become a source of concern to some in the county, though not enough. Some believe that infrequent breakthroughs by players to the senior ranks justifies the status quo. However, even that's in danger of drying up.

Darren O'Sullivan and Bryan Sheehan are included in Jack O'Connor's squad for tomorrow's Allianz League clash with Dublin in Killarney, both being part of the Kerry Under 21's knocked out of the Munster Championship by Cork recently.