Mayo Football Talk

The County Senior Final preview

Mayo Football Talk

Show Notes

Can Ballina Stephenites march on to victory for the third year in a row? Or will Westport lift the Moclair Cup for just the second time in their history? John Maughan and Aidan Kilcoyne join Mike to answer those questions and many more ahead of Sunday’s final. The lads discuss managers and match-ups, formations and form lines, and much more. John also explains why he believes Kobe McDonald is the real deal.

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