Jack O'Connor must find middle ground after Kerry's up and down spring

Former Kerry forward Seán O’Sullivan parses the posers facing Kerry manager Jack O'Connor

Joe O'Connor of Kerry watches from the sidelines after being substituted during the Allianz Football League Division 1 match between Kerry and Armagh at Austin Stack Park in Tralee, Kerry. Photo by Brendan Moran/Sportsfile

Arguably the form midfielder of the spring was Diarmuid O'Connor. But one shoulder injury later and Kerry are once again peeking nervously into a somewhat bare cupboard. The old midfield chestnut refuses to go away.

Although late in proceedings last Saturday when O’Connor made his enforced exit, the Kerry No.8 was seen holding his right shoulder and grimacing as early as the fifth minute against Armagh. Strapping visible beneath his jersey sleeve pointed to a pre-existing issue.