Donaghy looking to recapture best form

EVEN the biggest stars find that second album difficult.

Last year Kieran Donaghy turned Kerry’s season around. Jack O’Connor thought the big man from Austin Stacks could use the soft hands and quick step picked up as a basketballer closer to goal, and duly moved Donaghy from the wide open spaces in midfield to full-forward.

Operating within a three-point shot of the goal suited Donaghy: Longford, Armagh and Mayo all suffered at his hands, and the awards fell into his lap. All-Ireland medal. All-Star award. Footballer of the Year gong.