Strong backing for McStay to be next Mayo manager
The Irish Examiner understands McStay has become the players’ preferred choice to replace Horan, but the joint-ticket of Noel Connelly and Pat Holmes is bolstered by the 2006 All-Ireland winning U21 campaign in which the pair successfully oversaw current panellists Ger Cafferkey, Keith Higgins, Seamus O’Shea, Chris Barrett, Colm Boyle, Tom Cunniffe and Barry Moran. Holmes previously managed Mayo from 2000 to 2002, delivering national league glory in 2001, and guided Castlebar Mitchels to the All-Ireland Club decider this March.
McStay’s proposed backroom team, meanwhile, will consist of former selector and player Liam McHale. The Mayo County Board executive met last night to finalise the make-up and size of the selection committee and procedures to be employed in determining who fills the role.
