Bit of respect goes a long way for Keane

Barry John Keane insists Kerry are showing more respect to referees.

Last month Jack O’Connor took his players to task about their behaviour towards match officials and Keane believes the attitude shown to whistle blowers is a two-way street.

“Mostly, we try and keep the mouth shut,” he said after Sunday’s Allianz Football League victory over Down. “If the ref gives a free, just get on with it. Refs are getting a bit of stick lately but if you give the referee respect and he’ll give respect back. That’s all you need to do.”