'We were well off it’ — O'Connor suggests hectic schedule taking a toll on Kerry 

"I think everyone would agree five weeks in a row is tough going on amateur players and largely heavy ground until now," said the manager after a two-point defeat to Mayo

DRAINING FEELING: Kerry’s David Clifford rues a missed chance against Mayo. Pic: INPHO/Evan Logan

Kerry manager Jack O’Connor was left frustrated by a lacklustre first half as Mayo secured a two-point win in Castlebar to overtake them in the National Football League table.

Due to the postponed opening round fixture against Donegal, Kerry travelled for what was their fifth league match in a row. They took four points from that stretch and had a chance to clinch something on Saturday after coming back from seven down at half-time to lead by one with five minutes left.