Horan has learned lessons of 1997

James Horan says Mayo’s failure to prepare as best they could for the 1997 All-Ireland final has taught him invaluable lessons as a manager.

Like 16 years ago, Mayo this Sunday go in search of a first All-Ireland title since 1951 having lost the previous year’s final.

Horan had doubts going into the game against Kerry about the readiness of John Maughan’s side, ones which were realised in the 0-13 to 1-7 defeat.