Hanley warns negative vibes upsetting for Galway youngsters

ALL-IRELAND SFC ROUND 3:

The Tribesmen staggered through rounds one and two of the qualifiers against Division 4 opposition and Hanley claimed the barrage of criticism stemming from the Mayo hiding is having a negative impact on the team’s younger lights.

“It’s water off a duck’s back for myself, but some of the younger guys mightn’t be used of it,” he said. “The younger lads are used to winning All-Irelands at U-21 level and getting the pat on the back, so to go from that to an environment where people are getting at you wondering what’s going on and what is happening, that can be difficult.