‘It’s amazing what you can accomplish if you do not care who gets the credit’

Anyone who has been associated with a sports team will be well aware of the multitude of motivational quotes that frequently line the walls of dressing rooms and club gyms, or are often referred to in team meetings.

Some can be cheesy and many are overused, but if you can associate one with a genuine connection to the mindset of a particular management and playing squad, then they can prove to be a powerful tool in helping strengthen a team’s resolve and mental ability during performances.

After last week’s Connacht SFC final triumph, TV cameras had access to the dressing room of victors Roscommon in what was a rare opportunity to catch those few minutes of elation and joy between teammates.