Kerry minor boss James Costello: Bench bounce so crucial in seeing off Cork challenge

This Munster MFC should have thrown in last spring, with Costello remarking that the eight-month delay was worth the wait

Kerry minor manager James Costello: 'We were just delighted for the lads to get their opportunity and wear the jersey'. Picture: INPHO/James Crombie

“An exceptionally strong finish” is what got Kerry over the line, said Kerry minor manager James Costello.

“We got a great bounce off our bench. Darragh O’Sullivan (who finished with five points) was very, very close to starting. We had a chat with him, told him he would be coming on early, and told him that he’d have to kick points. Fair play to the young lad, he stepped up.”