Kilkenny takes Jacko criticism in his stride
June 14, 2013
Dublin's Ciaran Kilkenny with Barry O'Farrell of Longford. INPHO
The Kerry legend said he had doubts about the Dubs attacker and described him as a junior footballer, but Kilkenny says he is prepared to listen to all criticism aimed in his direction:
"As a Gaelic footballer and hurler in Ireland, you have to be able to take criticism," the Dublin youngster says in The Irish Times.
"Every player is going to get criticism down the line. You just have to take it in your stride. I suppose he hadn't seen me play much, really.
"But he's a legend of the game and if he could come back and tell me, I'd like to listen to him. What he thinks I can improve on.
"You just take stuff like that in your stride all the time as an intercounty footballer. It could be from your Dad. It could be from your manager. Listen to them, take it on board.
"See can you improve your game and take it in your stride as well because I'm only 19 and please God, I'll have a long career in GAA. I have to build a thick enough neck." Tweet
