'Winner' Pádraic Joyce instilled confidence in Galway players from the start

Galway selector John Concannon says Joyce stated objective of winning the All-Ireland was made before he had even met the players

WINNER: Galway manager Padraic Joyce stands for a portrait during a Galway senior football media conference at Pearse Stadium in Galway. Pic: Seb Daly/Sportsfile

Pádraic Joyce’s opening-day statement that his aim as Galway manager was to return Sam Maguire west of the Shannon displayed a belief and confidence reminiscent of his wrecking ball days as an unmarkable full-forward.

But what did the players make of their new manager being so outspoken about his All-Ireland ambitions?