James Horan wary of tougher Kevin Walsh-inspired Cork

The Kevin Walsh factor makes Cork a much more difficult proposition for Mayo in Sunday’s All-Ireland SFC Group game in TUS Gaelic Grounds, believes former Mayo manager James Horan

BIG ADDITION: Cork coach Kevin Walsh and manager John Cleary. Pic: INPHO/Ryan Byrne

The Kevin Walsh factor makes Cork a much more difficult proposition for Mayo in next Sunday’s All-Ireland SFC Group game in TUS Gaelic Grounds, believes former Mayo manager James Horan.

Horan saw first-hand how Galway's style of play evolved under the management of Walsh, who is now part of Cork manager John Cleary's backroom team. “He changed Galway football significantly. Before, in the media, it was always how stylish, how skilful they were, from Michael Donnellan to Shane Walsh, that idea was there.