Meyler's Kerry had an indifferent league campaign in 2012. Midway through the campaign he excluded Mikey, Pádraig and Liam Boyle from the panel for reportedly playing a game of soccer. Meyler explained the decision by saying that he “can no longer select players who are not 100% committed to the Kerry hurling panel.” Kerry retained their Division 2A status before exiting the Christy Ring Cup after a defeat by Kildare. Meyler resigned as manager immediately after the defeat stating: "I have given it 100% and have no more to give. I have done my time – I can’t get anymore out of them. What I want and what I got is not enough for me."