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# James Horan

Last year
2022
# Hat in the Ring
Who are the contenders to fill the Mayo hotseat after James Horan's departure?
The Mayo boss departed yesterday after a four-year term.
# immediate effect
Mayo boss Horan steps down after All-Ireland quarter-final defeat
Yesterday saw the Yew County lose out to Kerry at Croke Park.
# the line-up
Mayo make two changes for Kildare showdown at Croke Park
Cork, meanwhile, have named an unchanged side to face Limerick.
# loser leaves town
Mayo ring the changes for Monaghan showdown in Castlebar
The likes of Padraig O’Hora are set to start on the bench.
# League Final
Clifford grabs 1-6 as Kerry claim league title with 15-point hammering of Mayo
Clifford, Gavin White and Jason Foley all scored goals in Croke Park.
# James Horan
Horanball: the system that transformed Mayo into contenders - and why it now needs to change
Mayo have used the league to develop talent and a new style of play.
# Worry
Mayo sweat over extent of leg injury to forward Conroy
The Neale clubman suffered a potentially serious leg injury just before half-time in NUIG’s 2-8 to 1-8 Sigerson Cup quarter-final win.
# green and red
Five Mayo debutants included for tonight's Air Dome clash with Galway
The FBD League meeting throws in at 6pm.
# Skipper
Coen takes over from Aidan O'Shea as Mayo captain for 2022 season
The 26-year-old previously captained Mayo to All-Ireland minor and U-21 titles.
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# green and red
'Negativity or untruths must stop': Mayo GAA chairman and James Horan call for unity
‘It is important that we move forward together for the betterment of Mayo football,’ said Horan.
# Rumours
Mayo boss: 'The amount of untruths that were published is just phenomenal'
The Mayo manager has dismissed any speculation of unrest in the backroom team.
# standing together
Mayo county board back Horan and his players by condemning personal attacks
Board officers have said they will meet with James Horan and his management team to ‘review the season and plan ahead’.
# coming up short
James Horan: 'They’re an amazing bunch. Obviously it’s very disappointing'
The Mayo manager reflected on their latest All-Ireland final defeat.
# The42 Reads
Tommy Lyons, Micko and the story behind Mayo's appointment of James Horan in 2010
We chat to some of the men involved in the decision that transformed Mayo football.
# Reaction
'I thought it was very dangerous, I was annoyed' - Horan on McLaughlin challenge
The Mayo boss says the Westport man is in hospital and ‘in a lot of discomfort’.
# preparations
Mayo name side without several key players after being hit with Covid issues
‘Mayo GAA are currently working with the HSE on a number of Covid-19 related queries amongst members of the county senior football panel.’
# James Horan
Mayo boss: 'We've gone overboard on rule changes. I think a bit of calm is needed'
‘The game evolves itself naturally at a high level and I think Gaelic is in the healthiest shape it’s possibly ever been in with the highest standard of football,’ says James Horan.
# mayo mission
'It's disappointing for Cillian but it's by no means a disaster' - Horan sees opportunity in O'Connor injury blow
The two-time All-Star is ‘out for the foreseeable future’ – likely the remainder of the 2021 season.
# green and red
Garrymore defender Hession handed Mayo debut in league opener against Down
Aidan O’Shea not named in Mayo XV following knee injury scare last month.
# James Horan
'He is flying. He is a real leader up there' - Mayo boss hails scoring star O'Connor
The Ballintubber man shot 4-9 to inspire his county to success today against Tipperary.
# Green And Red Rule
Cillian O'Connor strikes 4-9 as Mayo cruise past Tipperary to reach All-Ireland final
James Horan’s side cruised into the decider on 19 December.
# behind closed doors
Horan feels Mayo are benefiting without 'anxiety' of crowds
‘It’s a more consistent performance area…when there isn’t crowds.’
# level three
Government relax rules to allow full GAA panels attend games
Inter-county teams could only name panels of 26 players to now, which drew criticism from a number of inter-county managers.
# not right
Horan: 'Outrageous' not to allow full panel into games and players 'are being taken for granted'
The Mayo manager also admitted his surprise at Mickey Harte’s decision to take over Louth.
# green and red
Mayo capture first Connacht crown since 2015 after holding off late Galway rally
James Horan’s men march on after lifting the Nestor Cup.
# green and red
Mayo fire 3-23 as they hammer Galway in football league clash in Tuam
Mayo hit 2-17 in a remarkable first-half display in the Division 1 tie.
# step too far
Mayo cut off contact with millionaire benefactor Tim O'Leary following his 'Horan out' tweets
The county executive say they have been mandated by club delegates to cease dialogue with Mr. O’Leary in light of messages for which he apologised.
# Shuffle The Pack
Full debut for defender as part of 5 changes to Mayo team for clash with Monaghan
James Horan shakes up his starting side from the win over Meath last time out.
# Time Keeping
'It’s one rule for the Dublins and bigger names in this world and a different rule for everybody else'
Andy McEntee was frustrated with the lack of extra time played at the end of stoppage-time.
# Shuffle The Pack
4 changes to Mayo team from Dublin defeat as they face Meath on Sunday
The teams meet in Navan in the Division 1 tie.
# End of an era
'A real role model for people on and off the pitch' - Tributes pour in for Mayo great Andy Moran
‘He played it the way it should be played.’
# Unhappy
Horan bemoans Mayo's 'crazy' six-day turnaround before All-Ireland semi-final
The Mayo boss called for a two-week break between the Super 8s and All-Ireland semi-finals.
# crushing loss
Horan: 'They came at us and we were on the ropes but we didn't deal with it well'
Mayo were on the receiving end of a second-half blitz from the All-Ireland champions.
# Super 8s
Mayo through to All-Ireland semi-finals after Horan's men prevail in thriller against Donegal
James Horan’s side came out on top by four points in a tense affair in Castlebar.
# Moving On
Horan: 'I try and be as straight as I can. I don’t think Kerry will give two hoots about what I say'
James Horan played down his remarks after the league final when he said Mayo could have beaten Kerry “by 10 or 12 points.”
# Team news
Vaughan comes into Mayo midfield as Horan includes young debutant for Armagh clash
Mikey Murray will make his first championship start.
# Long road back
5 challenges James Horan faces as he bids to turn Mayo's summer around
Roscommon dumped Mayo out of the Connacht SFC on Saturday night.
# Up and Running
Horan targets improvements as Mayo stay Stateside for training camp
Mayo got their championship campaign up and running with a facile win over New York last night.
# Empire State of Mind
James Horan confident Mayo can avoid distractions in New York and come out on top
The Exiles’ boss Justin O’Halloran is ready for ‘the best team in Ireland’ though.
# Big Apple Bound
3 Mayo debutants and a pair of changes from league final win for Sunday's game against New York
James Horan’s side line out in Gaelic Park for Sunday’s Connacht opener.