O’Connor reckons fear factor gives Kerry psychological edge over Mayo

Three-time All-Ireland winning Kerry football manager Jack O’Connor says the Kingdom hold no fear of semi-final opponents Mayo.

The westerners have not secured a championship victory over Kerry in 18 years, with two of O’Connor’s All-Ireland final triumphs — 2004 and ’06 — arriving at Mayo’s expense.

O’Connor believes Kerry will carry a strong edge in the psychological stakes this weekend as footballers in the green and gold shirt are well accustomed to bettering football’s perennial bridesmaids.