Horan: ‘Pressing is one of the key parts of the game tactically, technically, and psychologically’

This was particularly evident in Celtic Park. Derry hounded Galway whenever they could. Niall Loughlin set the tone with an early strip tackle on Liam Silke.

PRESSSING: One of the most pleasing aspects of the new Gaelic football rules is the increase in pressing, according to former Mayo manager and current Football Review Committee member James Horan.  Pic: Dáire Brennan/Sportsfile

One of the most pleasing aspects of the new Gaelic football rules is the increase in pressing, according to former Mayo manager and current Football Review Committee member James Horan.

Across the recent rounds of the 2025 inter-county championship, there have been numerous examples of teams pressing high from kick-outs and from play. It resulted in a host of turnovers on Sunday in the Galway versus Derry game and Dublin’s defeat against Armagh.