O’Connor says Kerry must appoint Director of Football

Kerry minor manager Jack O’Connor believes county board bosses must appoint a Director of Football to ensure the Kingdom’s finest underage talents are not lost before transition to senior ranks.

O’Connor says Kerry must appoint Director of Football
Tue, 15 Apr, 2014 - 01:00
Eoghan Cormican

All-Ireland SFC winning boss O’Connor insists such a role would aid hugely in eradicating the burnout of elite young players.

“I have been saying for a long time, that by right, there should be someone looking at the development of elite players in the county.

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