Harry O’Neill points out flaws despite Dr Crokes’ 14-point winning margin

Dr Crokes 5-13 West Kerry 0-14: Most managements would give their right arm for a 14-point semi-final victory and progression to a seventh county final in nine years. Dr Crokes, as we’ve long since established, are not your run-of-the-mill side.

When selector Harry O’Neill spoke to reporters in the long corridor underneath the terrace section at the Lewis Road end, a voice could be heard from inside the Crokes dressing-room speaking in a forceful tone.

Whoever it was, we don’t imagine they were throwing out congratulations for having overcome the West Kerry challenge.