Colin Healy insists that Kerry FC must focus on themselves for FAI Cup quarter-final clash with Sligo Rovers

With Healy in charge there is quiet optimism in the camp as they prepare for the visit of Sligo Rovers for their FAI Cup quarterfinal clash at a sold-out Mounthawk Park on Friday night

Kerry FC manager Colin Healy. Pic: Brendan Moran/Sportsfile

Even before Colin Healy arrived at Mounthawk Park, Kerry FC had a decent record in cup competitions. They contested the Munster Senior Cup final last season, narrowly beaten 2-1 by Waterford Utd, while in August last year, they pushed Bohs all the way in the FAI Cup third round, eventually losing out 4-2 on penalties after drawing 2-2 in normal time.

Despite their lowly league position, the Kerry minnows have proven they can mix it with the best on their day.