After watching David Clifford secure a first Sigerson Cup win for Tralee in 11 years, manager Liam Brosnan questioned the need for one of Kerry’s treasured assets to be playing senior county football so soon. The 19-year-old is not the only rising star in the Kingdom, but his 1-4 against Queen’s University yesterday, and assist for the match- winning goal for Conor O’Driscoll, will not have dampened the enthusiasm about his potential. “David is a superstar in everyone’s eyes, but he is a very down-to-earth kind of a guy,” said Brosnan. He unselfishly fisted the ball out to the impressive Conor O’Driscoll at the far post and he buried a low shot across the goalkeeper. Subs:Cathal Kearney (Kerry) for Morgan (34), Conchuir Lynch for O’Keeffe (50), Aaron McCarthy (Kerry) for Spillane (52), Gavin McKenna (Kerry) for Clarke (55).

Source: Irish Examiner January 31, 2018 00:00 UTC