James Horan: Flynn already a Mayo leader but Jack O’Connor will be fuming

Some Kerry players who played Saturday night, may not see game time again for a long while.

FIRST BLOOD: Barry O'Sullivan of Kerry under pressure from Stephen Coen and Conor Loftus of Mayo at MacHale Park in Castlebar. Picture: Brendan Moran/Sportsfile

A first-half performance from Mayo in Castlebar that was full of the key attributes you want from a team.

2-8 to 0-3 at the break Saturday night in favour of Mayo was something to behold, and due reward for effort. Mayo, full of vigour, pummelled an unbelievably lacklustre Kerry team, whose attitude was so far off what you expect from a county that relishes victory and competition like none other.