Ex-Waterford manager: 'I could say they have a chance but I’d be codding myself'

The Super 8 is the advent of a form of professionalism in inter-county football but “true Corinthians” like Waterford will have to soldier on, says former manager John ‘Jackson’ Kiely.

The Kilrossanty man envisages nothing but a Monaghan victory in Fraher Field this Saturday as he expects Malachy O’Rourke’s side to reach the new All-Ireland quarter-finals phase despite their setback against Fermanagh.

He also sees Monaghan being part of a new elite that will be remunerated for their efforts as the best compete against the best for the Sam Maguire Cup. “It’s quite obvious the way the GAA is going,” Kiely opens. “We have the Super 8 now and in the future there will be eight professional teams fighting it out for the All-Ireland and a second competition for the rest.