New kind of battle for the aristocrats

THE scenario facing the two heavyweights in Healy Park tonight flies in the face of conventional wisdom. Kerry and Tyrone have claimed five of the last eight NFL titles and on four occasions the spring silverware has been a precursor for September glory.

Between them Mickey Harte, Jack O’Connor (in both his comings) and Pat O’Shea espoused the philosophy that going hard for league glory could bolster rather than hinder prospects of championship success.