FOOTBALL Nothing on the horizon suggests the emergence of a dark horse in the championship race, says Seán Rice
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Mitchels planning for the future
FOOTBALL A photo of Neil Douglas in Castlebar’s five-year plan sums up the ethos of a club refusing to stand still.
Countdown begins to Mayo’s annual quest
FOOTBALL As the championship looms, one question hangs earnestly over Mayo expectations. Seán Rice asks
Kerry boss sparks debate on Dubs
FOOTBALL Eamonn Fitzmaurice’s remarks raise debate about the fine lines Dublin tend to cross to reach their objectives
Mayo fire rekindled in heat of battle
FOOTBALL Only when Aidan O’Shea entered the fray ten minutes into the second half did the danger recede against Donegal
Character brings Mayo an unlikely victory
FOOTBALL Throughout some dismal performances, no one has tried harder to drag Mayo out of the abyss than David Clarke.
Mayo’s weaknesses being exposed
FOOTBALL Mayo’s fate is their own hands. But the clock is ticking. They have lost their snarl, their ruthlessness
Giving Mickey Moran his due
FOOTBALL Slaughtneil coach Mickey Moran led Mayo to the 2006 All-Ireland final ... after which he was summarily shafted.
Maybe the decline of this Mayo team has begun?
FOOTBALL Mayo have been seen as Dublin’s closest rivals. Saturday’s 12-point hiding would suggest the gap has widened.
Roscommon resistance crumbles
FOOTBALL Seán Rice came to measure the progress of Roscommon – and left dismayed at the extent of their sudden decline
Home victories crucial for Mayo
FOOTBALL Unless Mayo show for 70 minutes the form they showed for 35 minutes against Kerry, Roscommon will beat them.