James Horan felt the squeeze from 'high-ranking' Mayo official after first championship game

Horan hopes that due to the introduction of new Gaelic football rules, county boards will be more understanding with managers. 

PRESSURE: Mayo beat London after extra-time in James Horan's first championship game as manager. Pic: Brendan Moran, Sportsfile

It is always nice to kick off on a positive note. What exactly comes with an opening-round win? For former Mayo manager James Horan, it can be complicated.

Mayo reached the All-Ireland final after being relegated in the league in 2020. In 2019, they won the league and bowed out in the All-Ireland semi-final to eventual champions Dublin. So, early defeats are not fatal. A win still matters all the same.