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'It's exciting times' - Horan takes the reins in Mayo

James Horan was given a huge vote of confidence by Mayo GAA officials last night as he was ratified as the county's new senior football manager on a four-year term.

GAA • 04 Oct 18

James Horan looks set to return as Mayo manager

Horan to meet Mayo board as Solan pulls out of race

James Horan's return for a second stint as the Mayo football manager looks increasingly likely after Mike Solan withdrew from the race to succeed Stephen Rochford.

GAA • 28 Sep 18

James Horan on the Mayo job: 'I'd be very excited about what's coming through as regards the youth talent that's in Mayo'

Horan: We've all grown older and wiser since 2014

Former Mayo manager James Horan believes that previous differences with the county board won't be a factor as he seeks the role again, saying that all involved had grown "older and wiser" in the intervening four years.

GAA • 24 Sep 18

James Horan has had his name put forward

Two names nominated for Mayo manager's job

Both of them are from inside the county and both of them come with strong coaching CVs.

GAA • 20 Sep 18

James Horan was Mayo manager from 2011-2014

James Horan cool on return as Mayo manager

Former Mayo manager James Horan has played down reports he is set for a return to the hot seat he vacated at the end of 2014, saying he didn't think "the environment" at county board level would allow him the control he would insist on over the team.

GAA • 30 Aug 18

Jim McGuinness has been strongly linked to the current Mayo vacancy

'It's up to McGuinness if Mayo is a challenge he wants'

Oisin McConville says Mayo might benefit from an appointment outside the county following Stephen Rochford's resignation, and that it is down to Jim McGuinness to decide whether he wants to take on the challenge.

GAA • 28 Aug 18

Horan: I can't ever see myself managing another county

Former Mayo manager James Horan says he doesn't believe he will ever manage another county other than his native Mayo, while also admitting that he misses the inter-county scene.

GAA • 04 Feb 18

Conor Mortimer: 'I don't think that honesty was there between player and manager'

'A mistake' - Mortimer reflects on Mayo exit

Conor Mortimer admits that he now views leaving the Mayo panel in 2012 as a "mistake".

GAA • 13 Sep 17

Flynn fires back at Horan in O'Shea row

Bernard Flynn has labelled James Horan "pathetic" after the former Mayo boss claimed Flynn had "made a fool of himself" over comments about Green and Red star Aidan O'Shea.

GAA • 24 May 17

James Horan's name won't be in the hat as to who'll mange Mayo in 2016

Horan says no to Mayo return, Rochford interested

James Horan has dismissed speculation that he is to return as manager of the Mayo senior footballers.

GAA • 26 Oct 15

James Horan will take a break from inter-county management for the moment

Horan not interested in Donegal job

Former Mayo manager James Horan has dismissed speculation linking him to the vacant Donegal job.

Football • 08 Oct 14

James Horan stepped down in the aftermath of the defeat to Kerry

Horan disillusioned by replay venue and Mayo board

Former Mayo football manager James Horan has again expressed his disappointment at the decision to stage the All-Ireland semi-final replay at the Gaelic Grounds and the lack of response from the Connacht champions’ county board.

Football • 15 Sep 14

James Horan could not mastermind an All-Ireland victory for Mayo in his time in charge

Horan steps down as Mayo manager

James Horan has called time on his four-year tenure as manager of the Mayo senior footballers following the loss to Kerry in the All-Ireland SFC semi-final replay.

Football • 30 Aug 14

The Mayo team will line up as they did in Croke Park

Mayo team unchanged for semi-final replay

Mayo manager James Horan has kept faith in the side that started last Sunday’s drawn match in Croke Park last for tomorrow evening’s semi-final replay with Kerry in Limerick.

Football • 29 Aug 14

Cillian O'Connor dispatches Mayo's penalty

Horan 'delighted' to get replay

Despite blowing a late lead, Mayo manager James Horan hailed his team’s resilience after fighting back from five points down with 14 men to claim a draw against Kerry.

Football • 24 Aug 14

Mayo’s Cillian O’Connor, pictured with Cork's Michael Shields, was criticised by the Cork management prior to yesterday's quarter-final

Horan blasts Cork's pre-match mind games

Mayo manager James Horan offered no handshake to Cork counterpart Brian Cuthbert following his side’s 1-19 to 2-15 win over the Rebels at Croke Park.

Football • 04 Aug 14

James Horan and Mayo are eyeing a fourth consecutive All-Ireland semi-final appearance

Horan bullish ahead of Rebels clash

Mayo manager James Horan has hailed the collective strength of his side ahead of Sunday’s All-Ireland SFC quarter-final against Cork at Croke Park.

Football • 01 Aug 14

James Horan praised the character and resolve of his Mayo side

Horan: ‘Sluggish’ Mayo delighted with win

Mayo manager James Horan admitted his side were off the pace in their Connacht SFC semi-final win over Roscommon, but showed character under severe pressure.

Football • 09 Jun 14

Gavin Duffy left Connacht at the end of the season

Former Connacht captain Gavin Duffy joins Mayo

Former Connacht Rugby captain Gavin Duffy has joined the Mayo senior football panel.

Football • 15 May 14

James Horan has quashed rumours of a rift with Donie Buckley

Horan denies rumours of rift with Mayo selector

Mayo manager James Horan has denied rumours of a rift between himself and selector Donie Buckley.

Football • 13 May 14

James Horan: "The League has changed this year in my opinion"

Horan applauds 'free-flowing' League

Mayo manager James Horan adds his voice to the view that this year’s Football League is a more free-flowing and entertaining spectacle than what we've been used to in recent times.

Football • 02 Mar 14

James Horan

Mayo manager James Horan praised his side after their hard fought win over Kerry

Football • 02 Mar 14

Seán Cavanagh in pursuit of Aidan O'Shea in Healy Park

Horan: Mayo need to smarten up

Mayo manager James Horan was left to rue what he concluded were "too many basic mistakes" in their Allianz League defeat to Tyrone in Omagh.

Football • 09 Feb 14

Horan hands debuts to hot prospects

Mayo have handed league debuts to two players for Sunday’s NFL Division 1 kick-off away to Kildare.

GAA • 30 Jan 14

James Horan: "We had enough ball to win the game"

Horan: Basic errors cost us dearly

The wait for that elusive All-Ireland success goes on for Mayo and for manager James Horan it's a painful assessment of what might have been.

Football • 23 Sep 13