Fresh speculation over Mayo GAA managerial team shake-up

Speculation is growing that changes are imminent in the Mayo senior football squad's managerial set-up.

According to a report in the Irish Examiner, a review of Kevin McStay’s second season in charge could recommend changes be made to his management structure.

The report elaborated: "McStay is halfway through a four-year term but it is understood a number of key county board officials feel alterations are required before he can be endorsed for 2025.

"Following a disappointing season, McStay may choose himself to reshape his own non-playing team. The review is expected to be completed shortly.

"Stephen Rochford is McStay’s assistant manager.

"Donie Buckley was also a coach during Rochford’s time as Mayo manager, while Damien Mulligan is a Crossmolina club-mate and former team-mate of Rochford’s. Joe Canney previously played under Rochford when he was Corofin manager.

"McStay replaced his long-time coach Liam McHale with Canney following McHale’s decision to leave the set-up after one season.

"McHale later cited differences in opinion with the remainder of the management group: 'There were five of us there and the four lads had a totally different philosophy on how this team should play than what I had'."

There has already been speculation that former Mayo GAA star Andy Moran, who has left his managerial position with Leitrim, could be in line for a place in the Mayo management team as a forward's coach.