John Fogarty: Kerry to save the day again?

Eighteen days out, it’s safe to say that there is no chance of the Cork v Kerry game being held in Killarney

Manager Jack O’Connor understands the importance of the Cork game for Kerry, wherever it is played. Picture: Inpho/James Crombie

“Put me down for what I said last year” was the famous refrain uttered by Kerry legend Ger Power to the late Gaelic games correspondent Peadar O’Brien ahead of an All-Ireland press night during their golden years.
We can’t shake the feeling the Munster Council are looking for Kerry to do the same now as the stand-off regarding the venue for their provincial SFC semi-final clash with Cork intensifies.
Most people know an intervention from Kerry would likely help resolve the issue as it did this week seven months ago when they indicated they were willing to face Tyrone in their All-Ireland semi-final two weeks later than scheduled.
“ We find ourselves in a very difficult situation not of our making,” wrote then Kerry chairman and current Munster vice-chair Tim Murphy in a statement. 

He continued: “The confusion and uncertainty surrounding our semi-final meeting with Tyrone has undoubtedly hindered our planning and preparation...
“Notwithstanding this and having considered every possible aspect of the situation, our over-arching wish is to ensure that the All-Ireland semi-final against Tyrone is played at the earliest possible opportunity.”