Paul Rouse: Joyce has chance to turn the tide of Galway’s recent football history

The Tribesman legend has done a brilliant job in charge of his country; can he lead them to All-Ireland glory?

MAN OF THE WEST: Galway manager Padraic Joyce. Picture: INPHO/Ryan Byrne

Let’s start with a statement of the blindingly obvious: it is exceptionally hard to win an All-Ireland.

This is a truth which repeats itself year after year, when excellent teams full of brilliant players fall short of the ultimate goal despite making enormous life-filling sacrifices.