Cooper backing for boss O’Shea

THERE’S ‘no reason’ why Pat O’Shea should not be in charge of Kerry next year, according to Colm Cooper, who insisted yesterday there is ‘too much quality’ in the squad not to be able to come back and regain the All-Ireland football title.

“Pat will be hurt by our defeat the same as everybody else. Give it a couple of weeks and he’ll have a look at whether he is going to be in charge next year or not. I don’t know, but I’m sure Pat will agree that there is plenty of encouragement for Kerry next year.

“It’s not like guys have disappeared off the scene. I think most people would like him to stay on. I’d say that if he wants the job next year he’s probably first in line. There’s no reason why he should not be in charge.’’