Colm Cooper says that he doesn't want an All-Ireland medal, despite being part of the Kerry panel for the semi-final replay against Mayo and the final against Donegal. Cooper wore the number 28 shirt on both days and took part in the warm up before the games.
All-Ireland winners receive 26 medals but the Kerry county board could purchase extra ones for additional panel members.
The Gooch though feels he is not deserving.
I wouldn't be looking for one anyway. I don't feel I deserve one, no, no. There are plenty of other guys who deserve them, I didn't kick a ball all year. While being part of it is great, I wouldn't think I deserve a medal.
The four-time All-Ireland winner (this year would make it five if he was to accept a medal) says that there was never a chance of him playing this season.
In terms of when Éamonn sat down to pick the team, I was never going to be in that mix. It was only seven months since the operation. I was never going to play.
The Kerry star was injured back in February while playing for Dr. Crokes in the All-Ireland club semi-final against Castlebar Mitchels.
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