‘New signing’ Cooper set for March return, says Fitzmaurice

All-Ireland winning manager Eamonn Fitzmaurice says it will be next March before Colm Cooper lines out in the green and gold.

Cooper sat out the season as he recovered from his cruciate ligament rupture and the Kerry boss is adamant the 31-year old forward not be rushed back.

“He is back working in the gym. He is back running. He is in good shape. He has made great progress with his knee, but he isn’t ready to play football yet,” Fitzmaurice told Kerry Radio’s Terrace Talk.