Mayo win sees Stephen Rochford no longer centre of attention

He has undoubtedly felt the glare of being under the microscope, for he has been the focus of attention since taking over the reins at Mayo.

The circumstances of Stephen Rochford’s appointment dictated that, though just like Micheál O’Donoghue with Galway hurlers, they were not of his doing.

But with Noel Connelly and Pat Holmes jettisoned by the players, the heat was on.