Crokes ace Cooper wary of stiff UCC challenge

HE may have just missed out on leading Kerry to the biggest prize in football last September but Colm Cooper is intent on firing Dr Crokes to All-Ireland Club glory.

With Cooper, who captains Kerry again next season, firing 0-4 for Dr Crokes in the final 13 minutes of Sunday’s Munster semi-final win over Kilmurry-Ibrickane, his club will meet Cork champions UCC in the provincial decider on December 4, keen to make up for last season’s defeat by Nemo Rangers.

But even though Crokes have been installed favourites, Cooper has warned his team-mates about the challenge posed. “They scored 5-12 against Moyle Rovers on Sunday. That’s an incredible scoreline in a Munster semi-final at this level,” he said.