James Horan: Nothing wrong with a winning habit for Mayo

WINNING HABIT: Mayo manager Kevin McStay congratulates Paul Towey after their league final win. Pic: Sam Barnes/Sportsfile

A national title tucked away gives any team great validation on work completed. Management can take assurance that they are on task, there is increased player belief, and the overall unity of the group strengthens. 

Mayo, in the wake of last Sunday in Croke Park, are in a place that is both positive and productive. The vibe is good, confidence is high, and anything significant that has been tried through the Division 1 campaign has been road-tested positively. The group must be pleasantly surprised how well things have gone. The mood around the camp could not be further removed from what it was only a few months ago, when Lee Keegan and Oisin Mullen confirmed they were moving on. Three games into the National League, the flame was reignited, and the opportunities now appear limitless. Life just keeps moving forward.