Mayo coach Barry Solan set to link up with Arsenal

Local reports in Mayo last night claimed the county footballers’ strength and conditioning coach Barry Solan is to work with Arsenal at the end of the championship.

Solan is set to be appointed as a S&C coach with the Premier League outfit where former Ireland rugby players Jerry Flannery and Johnny O’Connor have previously worked in placement positions.

Ex-Ireland doctor Gary O’Driscoll is the club’s current medic.