February form enough for Kingdom

“IT’S the middle of February”, protested Kerry coach Pat O’Shea, but for the Kingdom faithful casting a critical eye on their All-Ireland champions, there are always small concerns. And one in particular.

Kerry started and finished with the All-Ireland winning back seven in the defeat of Tyrone on Saturday — and hardly because they wanted to test them in the white heat of National League battle.

While young Kerry forwards form an inpatient queue for an opportunity to strut their stuff, Pat O’Shea’s defensive cupboard continues to look threadbare.