Kevin McStay takes issue with David Clifford frees in Kerry victory over Mayo

The Mayo manager acknowledged his side were well off the pace throughout against Kerry, but did point to the free count and a David Clifford tackle on goalkeeper Colm Reape as frustrations.

Mayo manager Kevin McStay said Kerry's David Clifford is "so clever at making sure the picture the referee sees is an excellent picture for him". Pic: Shauna Clinton/Sportsfile

Mayo boss Kevin McStay questioned some of the refereeing decisions that were made during their six-point Division 1 final loss against Kerry, particularly those that involved two-time Footballer of the Year David Clifford.

Kerry cruised to a 1-18 to 1-12 victory in Croke Park. McStay acknowledged his side were well off the pace throughout, but did point to the free count and a David Clifford tackle on goalkeeper Colm Reape as frustrations.