Mikey Geaney out, James O’Donoghue losing fitness fight for Kerry

Footballer of the year James O’Donoghue is a long shot to be fit for Kerry’s All-Ireland semi final against Tyrone on Sunday week - but his fellow attacker Mikey Geaney’s season is already over, manager Eamonn Fitzmaurice revealed last night.

Geaney, a first cousin of inside forward Paul, has suffered from back problems, and Fitzmaurice said a problem that resurfaced on the eve of the quarter final win over Kildare has deteriorated in the meantime.

“it might be the end of the season for Mikey, and he is a huge loss to the forward line.