Criticism of playing style and set-up is harsh, insists Kerry minor boss Costello

Kerry manager James Costello. ©INPHO/Tommy Grealy

Kerry minor football boss James Costello has said criticism of their defensive approach in the All-Ireland quarter-final win over Tyrone was “harsh” as minor teams under his watch over the past three years “had always gone out and played football”.

The Kingdom advanced to Saturday's All-Ireland minor semi-final courtesy of a 0-8 to 1-4 win over Tyrone in a desperately defensive last-eight fixture, during which the winners kicked only two second-half points.