Mayo GAA axing Kevin McStay as manager was not massive surprise but it's hard to make sense of how they did it
AFTER giving three years of his life to managing his county, the least Kevin McStay deserved was a fond farewell.
The manner in which Mayo
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Kevin McStay was let go by Mayo
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Graham Geraghty reacted to his axing
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Still, it is hard to make sense of why they were in such a rush to
But justifying such a hasty decision on those grounds — and the
With Mayo still licking their wounds after having their season harpooned just ten days earlier, was there really a need to put the boot into the management so soon?
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The gentlemanly thing would have been to sit down with McStay, talk through the last three years and engage on what would be best for the
Equally, the management were entitled to be treated with more respect.
McStay is a passionate Mayo man who took on the job with the best of intentions.
And he will feel more disappointed than anybody that his tenure did not yield more success.
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But it should not be forgotten that his reign brought a National League title.
Championship
wins over
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His successor is sure to discover how difficult a job it is to manage Mayo. In many ways, it is the hardest one in
reality
.
Anything less than an All-Ireland will not satisfy Mayo fans — but their best chances of achieving that are behind them at this stage.
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If I had aspirations of being involved in inter-county management, the Mayo gig is one I would not go near.
With that in mind, one can only admire McStay for his efforts.
But the events of the last few days would suggest that he is better off without it.
I wish him all the best for a happy and healthy future.
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