Kearns eager to move on and plot a route to get Monaghan motoring

Manager insists he and his players have their own expectations, in spite of what outsiders may think

Time to shine: Kieran Kearns and Monaghan are learning from the hurt and aiming high. Pic: Sportsfile

Kerry had scored 1-5 in the third quarter, Monaghan were rattled and when they reconvened on the side of the Tuam Stadium pitch for the water break, their manager looked for some inspiration.

It was an Ulster rival that Kieran Kearns referenced, Donegal’s dramatic smash-and-grab finish had downed reigning Lidl NFL Division 1 champions Dublin the previous day.