Kernan disappointed with Mayo reverse
Galway boss Joe Kernan was disappointed by the manner of his team's defeat to Mayo in the opening round of the Allianz League in Castlebar.
The Armagh native could only look on as his charges were well beaten by a Mayo team who showed far more appetite for the battle.
Kernan revealed: 'It was the first time I have got my team together and we were outgunned and outmuscled all over the pitch, with the exception of probably Gareth Bradshaw, Tomas Fahy and Donal O'Neill.
'They were probably the only three or four players who stood up, which is disappointing, but it is our first game. If you wanted a reality check, well I'm sure the Galway people will settle down and say there's a lot of work to do here.'
'Around the middle of the field we didn't win much of the ball; we didn't win the break-ball in particular.
'They seemed faster than us, they were keener to every ball but the bottom line is they are not that fitter than us, they can't be. It's all about wanting it enough and unfortunately we didn't win those battles.'
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