Paul Geaney focused on retaining starting spot in hot company

Just getting to face Mayo on Sunday will be something of an achievement for Paul Geaney.

They were in his crosshairs in Croke Park and again in Limerick last August but varying circumstances have meant he’s yet to face them in a league bout.

He had been in line for a start against them in 2011 only to be denied by injury. Two years ago, he pulled a hamstring for UCC in the first round of the Sigerson Cup thus avoiding that six-point defeat in Castlebar when Kerry went the entire second-half without scoring. He’ll hope to avoid a similar fate when he lines out for his college as they embark on their title defence against Cork IT in the Mardyke this afternoon.