Christy O'Connor's talking points: Donaghy facing the family in Croke Park

Donaghy’s situation is more complex because of his iconic status, combined with having played alongside so many of the current Kerry players, and under Jack O’Connor. To boot, Mike Quirke – the Kerry selector – is one of Donaghy’s best friends.

KINGDOM NATIVES: Kerry manager Jack O'Connor with Armagh selector Kieran Donaghy. Picture: Eóin Noonan/Sportsfile

How hard is it to go up against your own county? Just ask Liam Bradley, who also had to go up against his own sons. 

When Bradley was Antrim manager between 2009-’12, he found himself facing his native Derry in the opening game of the 2010 McKenna Cup, which included his two sons Paddy and Eoin.