O Se lays down the law in The Kingdom

KERRY coach Paidi O Se intends to take more control of team affairs this season, as they bid to celebrate the centenary of their first All Ireland football title with their 33rd championship success.

O Se pledged yesterday to "go with my instincts" amid reports that he intends to take a greater hand in the physical preparation of the Kerry team, a job which heretofore has been primarily the responsibility of John O'Keeffe.

The Kerry legend jetted out to South Africa at the weekend to join up with the players and other selectors and will sit down to explain his strategy to both while on holiday.