Jack O’Connor: 'All this foolish talk' about Kerry...it's always a concern when you hear that stuff'

O’Connor suggested that sense of confidence may have been reflected in the relatively small Kerry presence in the stands at Croke Park on Saturday. 'Maybe (our fans) thought that we'd have another day out'

Kerry Manger Jack O'Connor and David Clifford celebrate. Pic: ©INPHO/Bryan Keane

Twelve months ago, Jack O’Connor was indignant in the wake of criticism from some quarters in the county.

On this All-Ireland quarter-final occasion, he was wary of the praise that followed their win over Armagh. That they were home and hosed in the defence of their All-Ireland title.