Joyce’s return welcome, but he won’t be ‘main man’

The last time I spoke to Padraic Joyce was before Christmas when there was a ten year reunion of the 2001All-Ireland winning team in Galway city.

A few of us enquired if he was returning for another campaign in 2012, however he was unsure and non-committal on the night.

The news yesterday that he is prepared to plough on for a 15th season at senior football ends that debate.