Fintan O’Connor: Kerry can play with freedom

Kerry hurling manager Fintan O’Connor says his players are in a “privileged position”, as there is no expectation of silverware this spring.

The Kingdom open their Division 1B account at home to Laois tomorrow and while promotion is an unlikely target, O’Connor says the motivation for his side is to show they can compete with the likes of Galway, Limerick and Wexford.

“I think, sometimes, the lads are in a privileged position because if you’re in Kilkenny, Waterford or Tipperary, you’re going out to play in the league and sometimes, it’s a burden on you that you’re expected to win. Whereas for us, there is a little bit of freedom,” O’Connor reasons.