“Games like this can make or break your season”

THE most remarkable aspect of Kerry’s last Championship victory in Páirc Uí Chaoimh was how unremarkable it actually was. A second-half Declan O’Sullivan goal five years ago was all that separated the counties on a dank, muggy afternoon.

Jack O’Connor remembers these things, the nuances. Donaghy on at half-time, Galvin off. Current selector Eamonn Fitzmaurice came on too at half-time. But it’s safe to assume victory in tomorrow’s provincial semi-final replay (2pm) might feel more significant.

“Games like this can make or break your season,” O’Connor agrees.