Gooch to captain Kingdom

Colm 'Gooch' Cooper is to captain the Kerry footballers for their All-Ireland SFC fourth round qualifier against Longford at Fitzgerald Stadium on Saturday (throw-in 3.30pm).

The 23-year-old will take on the skipper's role in the absence of Declan O'Sullivan, who has been dropped after a less-than-impressive performance in the Munster final replay.