James Horan: ‘Some third-level managers are brilliant to deal with. Some of them are not’

Former Mayo manager Horan was also strongly critical of the competition’s timing.

Former Mayo manager James Horan. Pic: Piaras Ó Mídheach/Sportsfile

The first round of the Sigerson Cup produced plenty of shocks, drama and talking points. For many, the competition is a joy. For intercounty managers, it can be a headache.

Speaking on the Irish Examiner Gaelic football podcast, available exclusively to Irish Examiner subscribers, former Mayo manager James Horan was strongly critical of the competition’s timing.