Jack O'Connor blasts 'over the top' talk in build-up to Dublin-Kildare Leinster final

Kildare manager O'Connor felt there was disrespect shown to his team in the build-up to the game

Kildare manager Jack O'Connor. Photo by Piaras Ó Mídheach/Sportsfile

An indignant Jack O’Connor has hit out at those who predicted Kildare would be on the end of a beating in the Leinster final.

While not naming those who made such assertions, the Kildare manager felt there was disrespect shown to his team in the build-up to the game.