Kerry FC boss Colin Healy backs keeper Tim-Oliver Hiemer after costly mistake away to Cobh
Kerry boss Colin Healy has given his full backing to his number 1 keeper, Tim-Oliver Hiemer, after the German made a rare mistake against Cobh Ramblers on Monday evening, arguably costing the Kingdom a share of the spoils.
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