There are many myths about Kerry football. The cuteness and the ‘yerra’ culture are often among the first things people suspect when they consider anything to do with the county, but in my experience, those clichés have nothing to do with how Kerry football really operates. But myths also have a way of blending in with facts. They become aspirations, they are part of the culture, something of the past people feel drawn to observe.  Look at how any comment from a Kerry manager is interpreted. People think he’s bluffing or being cute. When Alex Ferguson was Manchester United’s manager,…

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