Tribesmen’s talent lured me back, declares Kernan

JOE KERNAN insists the prospect of further All-Ireland success and the pool of talent in Galway were enough to dispel any fears about tarnishing his managerial legacy with an unsuccessful comeback.

The Crossmaglen man enjoyed an honours-laden seven-year stint in charge of his hometown club, resurrecting Rangers after years in the doldrums and guiding them to three All-Ireland titles.

He then brought that Midas touch with him to inter-county management securing four Ulster championships, an NFL league success and the county’s first All-Ireland title in 2002.