Ref Gough not most popular in Kerry, says O’Sullivan

Former Kerry forward Seán O’Sullivan says David Gough’s appointment for Saturday’s All-Ireland semi-final replay won’t go down well in the county but maintains he’s a leading referee.

The Meath man, who took charge of last year’s All-Ireland semi-final between Kerry and Dublin, was yesterday announced as the man in the middle for the Kingdom’s second date with Mayo.

Items were thrown by angry Kerry fans from the Cusack Stand at Gough following the game 12 months ago after he failed to call a free against Kevin McManamon for a foul on Peter Crowley, the turnover initiating the move for a victory-sealing point by Diarmuid Connolly.