Ref won’t influence Fitzmaurice tactics

Kerry manager Eamonn Fitzmaurice insists the Kingdom’s tactics for Sunday week’s All-Ireland football decider will not be influenced by the selection of match officials.

The referee for the game will be announced next Monday, with Laois’ Eddie Kinsella and Marty Duffy of Sligo the front-runners to take charge. Duffy was in the middle when Kerry last lifted the Sam Maguire back in 2009.

“No, not really,” said Fitzmaurice when quizzed if the choice of referee would dictate their style of play. “All referees have a style. Some might leave it go more than others. Others might be a bit fussier. We are still trying to play the game the same way.