Kilnamatyra fancied to get

COUNTY IFC Ballydesmond v Kilnamartyra (Dromtarrife, Saturday 6.30) Ballydesmond could have no real complaints about the outcome.

Had Kinsale, who clocked up 12 wides, been more economical with their chances on the day, Ballydesmond's fate would have been sealed far sooner, and it remains to be seen if they can put in a stronger performance on Saturday.

With players of the calibre of Donncha O'Connor, Niall Fleming, Jerry Healy, Shaun Murphy on board, they certainly have the potential to improve, but they haven't been exactly noted for their consistency over the past few seasons, so it's hard to know how they will shape up.

While Kilnamartyra succumbed to Éire Óg, 2-10 to 0-12, in their opening assignment two weeks ago, they performed very well in a contest containing an excellent standard of football. Should they replicate that form, they will surely be in with every chance of getting back to winning ways, but much will depend on whether unpredictable Ballydemond bring their A-game to the table or not.

The probability is that Noel O'Leary will be entrusted with the task of keeping tabs on Donncha O'Connor, and it would obviously be a major plus for Kilnamartya if he can limit the input from Ballydesmond's talismanic attacker.

In Sean O'Ceallachair, Kilnamartyra possess a quality midfielder, and he's likely to be partnered by Micheal O'Deasuna, who impressed when sprung from the bench against