Kerry County Board insist that the process to appoint Jack O'Connor as their senior football manager was both "credible" and "transparent".
The three-time All-Ireland winning boss was formally ratified for a third-term last night.
Chairman Tom Murphy also denied claims that O'Connor was the preferred candidate before the appointment process was started.
His third term will see O’Connor assisted by former All Ireland-winning players Micheal Quirke and Diarmuid Murphy.
Last week, outgoing manager Peter Keane claimed O’Connor’s appointment came against the wishes of a majority of the players.
