Rossies and boss Evans familiar foes for O’Shea

Roscommon manager John Evans may be something of an unknown quantity for most Mayo football fans, but he needs very little introduction in the O’Shea household in Breaffy.

Jim O’Shea, father of Mayo panellists Aidan, Seamus and Conor, is a native of Killarney and a former club-mate of Evans at Laune Rangers. As a result, the exploits and achievements of the former Tipperary manager have been well discussed among the O’Shea fraternity and they have a fair idea what to expect when Roscommon hit Castlebar on Sunday.

“They had a disappointing year last year under Des Newton but I’m sure John Evans will have them flying,” said Aidan.