Star backs Fitzmaurice

Kieran Donaghy has confirmed Eamonn Fitzmaurice was the players’ choice as Kerry’s new manager.

“[County chairman] Patrick O’Sullivan was obviously on the ball and knew the time to strike was early and get Eamonn,” said Donaghy.

“Fair play to the county board for going the extra mile to get Eamonn to be the manager. He was the main candidate and certainly I was hoping it would be Eamonn. He was everyone’s choice. From my own point of view, I’m very happy with it.