James O’Donoghue: Kerry don’t try to sway refs

James O’Donoghue has rubbished claims that the Kerry footballers attempt to influence referees during games, describing the articles which carried the allegation as "absolutely horrendous".

The 2014 Footballer of the Year believes Kerry’s behaviour towards referees “has been blown out of proportion” and says it is disrespectful to suggest top-level referees are swayed by a handshake and a wink.

O’Donoghue was indirectly responding to Irish Examiner columnist Conor McCarthy who last week