Jason Ryan refuses to blame fatigue for Kildare’s defeat

A dejected Jason Ryan conceded yesterday’s defeat to Kerry was a more chastening one than the loss to Dublin.

That may sound understandable given this embarrassment came by way of 27 points compared to the 19-point drubbing they suffered at the hands of Dublin back in June’s Leinster final.

But Ryan, who refused to be drawn on his future as Kildare manager, said it was a worse occasion bearing in mind how good they were against Cork last Saturday week.