Colm Cooper has no testimonial regrets

Colm Cooper maintains he made did nothing wrong in agreeing to the October testimonial that saw him pick up a sizeable cheque.

The evening in honour of the Kerry legend in a Dublin hotel also raised considerable money for charity. Speaking to Radio Kerry’s Terrace Talk this week, the eight-time All-Star said he was not keen on inter-county Gaelic games turning professional but is adamant top players should be rewarded for their efforts.

Although he came in for strong criticism from several quarters and GAA director general Páraic Duffy informed him that the GAA could not endorse the night, the 34-year-old said he was not sorry to have gone ahead with it.