Kindred spirits: Derek McGrath’s admiration for the Mayo mindset

They shared the unenviable tag of bridesmaids last year although Derek McGrath sees plenty to admire in Mayo from a Waterford perspective.

Like the 2016 and ’17 All-Ireland SFC runners-up, McGrath knows there’s goodwill in the general public directed towards the Déise and mentions the affinity people share for the teams.

However, it’s Mayo’s ability to keep coming back and Stephen Rochford’s boldness that appeals to him when the competition is fierce and the pressure from their own grows.