Jack O’Connor: Kerry can deal with Tyrone

Three-time All-Ireland winning-manager Jack O’Connor believes Kerry’s ability to counter the ultra-defensive approach of northern teams will see them past Tyrone in Sunday’s All-Ireland football semi-final.

The former Kerry boss reckons Mickey Harte has added an extra defensive edge in 2015, but points to Kerry’s midfield strength and their ability to find the target from distance as the key factors in hurdling Tyrone’s blanket defence.

“Kerry’s experience and the fact that Kerry came up against a very defensive Donegal side in the final last year will mean they have the experience of that to draw on, they’ll be able to handle Tyrone on Sunday,” asserted O’Connor.