Seasoned Colm Cooper unfazed by All-Ireland final criticism

Colm Cooper admits he was disappointed with his performance in the All-Ireland final but is unruffled by the hostile criticism he received in the wake of Kerry’s defeat by Dublin.

As the leading player of his generation, the Kerry legend has grown used to the barbs that have been fired at him periodically during a glittering career and says although he did question himself afterwards, knows he is “better than that” below-par display he delivered in September.

Touring schools in County Down yesterday, in his role as AIB youth ambassador, Cooper spoke of his duel with Dublin defender Philly McMahon in the final and also claimed the GAA should have told both sets of players referee David Coldrick was wearing a microphone during the game for the purposes of a TV documentary.