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KERRY boss Jack O’Connor hailed his troops for winning a ‘hurling-style’ clash against Derry.

The Kingdom needed late goals from Dónal O’Sullivan and Paul Geaney to triumph after trailing by five points heading into the closing stages.

If supporters got used to scrolling through their phones during Gaelic football’s previous life, nobody was able to take their eyes off this box-office battle at Celtic Park.

And O’Connor said: “It was a mad game. We were five down with five minutes to go, so you wouldn’t have given us much of a chance.

“It is a different game with the two-pointers. It is almost turning into hurling-style scoring.”

Shane McGuigan’s 62nd-minute goal gave Derry the lead after O’Sullivan’s second point levelled matters moments before.

McGuigan and Lachlann Murray put the home side five points up before the fireworks began.

A long ball from Seán O’Shea was missed by the Derry defence and Paul Geaney pounced to raise a green flag.

McGuigan then nailed his fourth point for a three-point lead in the 68th minute.

But a defensive error allowed Kerry in for O’Sullivan’s goal to level matters again.

And the drama continued when Néill McNicholl’s rushed kick-out went straight to Geaney who raced in to bag Kerry’s fifth goal to win the game.

Derry had seconds to save their skins but the sound of the hooter beat any hopes of a comeback.

Kerry got the rub of the green 15 minutes from time when Dylan Geaney breached the halfway line.

It was missed by referee Martin McNally, with a Derry defender punished for stepping over in the play.

With the ball carried forward to the edge of the arc, O’Shea kicked a two-pointer as Kerry benefited from good fortune.

But in the end, goals won the game.

If the second half was epic, the opening period would have been seen as just as good under the old rules. Brendan Rogers’ two-pointer sent Derry three ahead before Conor Geaney bagged a fifth-minute goal.

With midfielders Anton Tohill and Conor Glass in fine form, the Oak Leafers stayed in touch until Conor Geaney’s second goal opened a 2-5 to 0-8 lead for Kerry in the 28th minute.

But Ben McCarron bombed over a two-pointer for Derry, who edged 0-13 to 2-5 ahead at the interval with scores also arriving from Diarmuid Baker and Donncha Gilmore.

Gilmore put Derry three up midway through the third quarter before a two-pointer from Dylan Geaney was another Kingdom gain.

While Diarmuid O’Connor pulled Kerry back into it, Derry’s attack kept the scoreboard ticking over.

Penned in and without the short restart option, a Rogers catch and Tohill run led to an Ethan Doherty point.

Conor Doherty fielded the kick-out that led to Shane McGuigan’s goal — a fine finish lost in the blockbuster ending.

But Kerry were reading a different script and they forced several Derry mistakes to allow O’Sullivan and Paul Geaney to complete the smash and grab.

Derry lost to Tyrone in the first round and Oak Leaf gaffer Paddy Tally said: “I thought we played really well but we conceded some terrible goals and that was the difference.

“We were three points up and to lose it within a minute is very disappointing.

“I think we’re much, much better today. But you can’t give away five goals in a game and expect to win.

“It’s just impossible so I think that’s the biggest learning for us.”

Derry 1-24 Kerry 5-15

KERRY: S Ryan; D Bourke, J Foley, T O’Sullivan; G O’Sullivan, T Morley, S O’Brien 0-1; D O’Connor 0-1, BD O’Sullivan 0-2; P Clifford, S O’Shea 0-5, 1tpf, 2f, R Murphy; C Geaney 2-2, K Spillane, D Geaney 0-2, 1tp. Subs: D O’Sullivan 1-2 for R Murphy 47 mins; K Evans for Spillane 49; P Geaney 2-0 for C Geaney 53; C Ó Beaglaoich for O’Sullivan 57; E Healy for O’Brien 63.

DERRY: N McNicholl; D Baker 0-1, E McEvoy, M Doherty; C Doherty, B Rogers 0-2, 1tp, D Gilmore 0-3, 1tp; C Glass 0-2, 1 45, A Tohill; E Doherty 0-3, P Cassidy 0-2, C Murphy, N Toner 0-4, 2f, S McGuigan 1-4, 1f, B McCarron 0-2, 1 tp. Subs: L Murray 0-1 for Murphy 48 mins; P McGurk for McCarron 52; D Higgins for Tohill 58; D Cassidy for Gilmore 59; J McDermott b-s for Baker 64.

REFEREE: M McNally (Monaghan).

SO it’s that time again — a kind of Supermarket Sweep with clubs keen to complete transfers before the deadline.

And there is a lot of talent around the EFL up for potential moves on deadline day.

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WILFRIED GNONTO (Leeds)

All eyes will be on Elland Road to see if the talented midfielder finally makes a move.

The Italian, 21 — who has five goals and five assists so far this term — has gone off the boil recently, falling behind Dan James and Manor Solomon in the  pecking order.

Gnonto has not started a game since December 29, though he did score when he came on as a sub in Saturday’s 7-0 mauling of Cardiff.

A number of Saudi Pro League sides are in the marketplace to prise him away, but Leeds will be wanting at least £50million.

BORJA SAINZ (Norwich)

Spanish winger, 23, is one of the Championship’s standout players.

The attacker leads the top- scoring charts with 15 — no mean feat in a Canaries team that is hardly setting the world alight.

His pace is electric and often takes him behind the full-backs. He has scored some great goals this term — three or four of them goal-of-the-season candidates.

Added to this, he has fine touch and balance, and scouts have been flocking to Championship grounds to check him out.

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Galatasaray, Atletico Madrid and Villarreal are among his suitors.

But Norwich are reluctant to sell this month and Sainz’s six-match ban for spitting, plus his current eight-game goal drought, have put off a few clubs.

JOBE BELLINGHAM (Sunderland)

Since Regis Le Bris took over as manager, this versatile player has developed into a quality all-round midfielder.

Last season he played as a striker, a false nine, a No 10 and even dropped back as a defensive midfielder.

It is hard to imagine he is only 19 years old yet on Monday he could make his 100th senior appearance.

The physical youngster effortlessly glides past opponents and — like his older brother Jude — has great composure belying his years.

He times his bursts into the danger zone well and can score.

Birmingham allowed him to leave for just £1.5m.

Although it is unlikely he will leave the Black Cats, Manchester United, Arsenal and Crystal Palace are among those checking him out.

He would cost about £25m.

FINN AZAZ (Middlesbrough)

It would be gobsmacking if this attacking midfielder is still in the Championship next season, whether or not Boro go up.

The technically gifted Irish star, 24, displays impressive artistry in the centre of the park.

He is the assists king in the second tier with nine so far this campaign — plus he has eight goals to his name, too.

EMMANUEL LATTE LATH (M’Boro)

MLS side Atlanta are hoping to wrap up a £23m deal for the striker today.

Boro boss Michael Carrick has already brought in Morgan Whittaker from Plymouth as his replacement and it looks unlikely the Ivorian will still be at the Riverside tomorrow morning.

Latte Lath, 26, is everything you want from a frontman. He can score all types of goals and is two-footed.

Also, his pace can stretch any backline, he is well equipped to compete with centre-halves and is decent in the air.

GIORGI CHAKVETADZE (Watford)

The Georgian attacking midfielder is a huge favourite at Vicarage Road. He can play with both feet and is an outstanding dribbler.

Operating as a left-sided No 10, he is one of the best creative footballers in the Championship.

The Hornets tied down the 25-year-old to a new five-year, £25,000-a-week deal only last September.

But that has not stopped Everton, Leicester and Wolves from expressing their interest, and a bid of about £20m might be enough to prise him away.

Watford hope their promotion bid will be enough to keep him until at least the summer.

ALFIE DOUGHTY (Luton)

Although the Hatters have had a shocking return to life in the Championship, the left-back, 25, was their standout player before he injured a ligament in November — head and shoulders out-performing his team-mates.

He did well for Luton in the Premier League, has a great left foot and loves getting forward.

Doughty has recently returned to the side and scored in Saturday’s 1-1 draw at Sheffield Wednesday.

But potential suitors will likely wait until the summer before coming in for him.

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