Gooch admits he still has point to prove

His sharp football brain helped guide Kerry to a 77th Munster title but Colm Cooper concedes he still has a point to prove.

Cooper was dropped for the drawn game having started the provincial semi-final against Tipperary. His contribution on July 5 hardly changed Eamonn Fitzmaurice’s mind but his quick reading of the game was what helped deliver a body blow to Cork.

But donning the super sub cape is not the role for him.