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McStay talks to his Roscommon players, who now must pick themselves up off the ground

Roscommon have to deal with six-day turnaround

Following their Connacht final destruction by Galway, Roscommon joint-manager Kevin McStay says next weekend’s All-Ireland qualifier will test just how far his team have come this year.

GAA • 17 Jul 16

Roscommon managers Kevin McStay and Fergal O'Donnell at the final whistle

McStay salutes Rossies' escape from 'deep hole'

Roscommon manager Kevin McStay admitted that Sligo's excellent first-half performance had left them in "a deep hole" in their Connacht SFC semi-final.

GAA • 12 Jun 16

Roscommon are back in the Hyde for this provincial semi-final

McStay: Jury is still out on Roscommon

Ahead of Sunday's Connacht SFC semi-final with Sligo, Roscommon joint-manager Kevin McStay believes the side have still to give a true indication of their worth in a championship game.

GAA • 10 Jun 16

Dublin’s Emmet O Conghaile and Sean McDermott of Roscommon get in a tangle

McStay confident Rossies building head of steam

Roscommon joint-manager Kevin McStay feels his side are "in good shape" for their Allianz Football League semi-final showdown with Kerry despite their narrow defeat to Dublin at Pairc Sean Mac Diarmada.

GAA • 03 Apr 16

Sean Purcell celebrates at the final whistle

McStay: Rossies absolutely deserved Kerry win

Roscommon co-manager Kevin McStay said his men were "absolutely deserving" of their first ever Allianz Football League win in Kerry on Sunday.

GAA • 08 Feb 16

Roscommon were reeled in late on by the Ulster champions

Kevin McStay: Late goal 'flummoxed' Roscommon

Roscommon football manager Kevin McStay was disappointed that his side did not get a share of the spoils against Monaghan in their opening Division 1 encounter but nevertheless is focused on having the troops at the right pitch to face Kerry next weekend.

GAA • 01 Feb 16

Kevin McStay led Roscommon side St Brigid's to All-Ireland glory in 2013

McStay focused on long-term Roscommon strategy

Roscommon joint-manager Kevin McStay is determined the squad can make up for the disappointing championship season of 2015, but feels they still have a bit to go before they can mix up with the leading lights in inter-county football.

GAA • 14 Jan 16

O'Donnell, McStay confirmed as Roscommon bosses

Fergal O'Donnell and Kevin McStay have been ratified as joint-managers of the Roscommon footballers at a meeting of the county board tonight.

GAA • 05 Oct 15

Johnny Buckley got enough room to fire over four of Kerry's points

VIDEO: Kerry find a way to break down Tyrone wall

Kevin McStay on how Kerry breached the Tyrone rearguard en route to victory in the All-Ireland SFC sem-final.

GAA • 24 Aug 15

Armagh host Donegal at the Athletic Grounds

McStay: Donegal better equipped than Armagh

Kevin McStay goes with Donegal to get the measure of Armagh in Sunday's eagerly awaited Ulster SFC at the Athletic Grounds.

GAA • 14 Jun 15

Donegal face Tyrone once again in Uslter

Column: Donegal - bigger, better, faster, stronger

RTÉ analyst Kevin McStay expects Ulster champions Donegal to get their title defence off to a winning start against Tyrone.

GAA • 18 May 15

Tyrone suffered a seven-point defeat to Monaghan

Kevin McStay: Tyrone 'poorest I've seen'

Tyrone’s listless display in their defeat to Monaghan on Saturday drew much criticism from RTÉ analyst Kevin McStay who described it as the poorest performance he’s seen from Tyrone under Mickey Harte.

Football • 02 Feb 15

Pat Holmes (pictured) and Noel Connelly have been given a three-year term by the Mayo board

Manager controversy rumbles on in Mayo

The fallout has continued in Mayo GAA circles over the new management appointments with the resignation today of county treasurer Michael Diskin.

Football • 26 Sep 14

Liam McHale was part of a coaching ticket with Kevin McStay

McStay speaks of 'old nonsense' in Mayo process

Recent Mayo managerial candidate Kevin McStay has said that Mayo "absolutely needed" Liam McHale as a coach.

GAA • 25 Sep 14

Kevin McStay led St Brigid's to All-Ireland club glory in 2013

McStay hints at interest in Mayo job

Kevin McStay has said that he will “expect a phone call” in relation to the vacant Mayo job in the wake of James Horan’s decision to step down.

GAA • 01 Sep 14

Cormac Reilly had his hands full at the Gaelic Grounds

Video: McStay critical of referee Reilly

Cormac Reilly's handling of the Kerry v Mayo All-Ireland SFC semi-final replay has come in for much criticism from RTÉ analyst Kevin McStay.

Football • 01 Sep 14

Kevin McStay on Lee Keegan decision

Kevin McStay reacts to the Lee Keegan ruling and previews the weekend's All-Ireland semi-finals

GAA • 29 Aug 14

Donegal will have to neutralise Dublin's goalscoring threat if they are to cause an upset at HQ

McStay: Dubs to prevail in 'game of the season'

Unlike 2011, Kevin McStay expects Donegal and Dublin to provide a footballing spectacle in Sunday's All-Ireland semi-final - with the Dubs having enough to withstand a stern challenge.

Football • 28 Aug 14

Armagh were easily the victors the last time they faced Donegal in the championship in 2010

McStay: Donegal and Dublin set for rematch

Kevin McStay believes Donegal's system of play can reap dividends against Armagh while Dublin will have too much for Monaghan ahead of Saturday's All-Ireland football quarter-finals

Football • 09 Aug 14

Flashback to 28 August 2011 and the meeting of Dublin and Donegal in the All-Ireland semi-final

Dublin and Donegal on another collision course

Kevin McStay on the strong possibility that Dublin and Donegal will lock horns again in the All-Ireland football semi-final

Football • 22 Jul 14

Roscommon had little trouble in accounting for Cavan at Breffni Park

McStay: Rossies can shade it over Armagh

Roscommon can edge out Armagh in Saturday’s Round 3B football qualifier at Hyde Park, according to RTÉ analyst Kevin McStay.

Football • 18 Jul 14

For the second year running Donegal and Monaghan will battle for Ulster supremacy

Analysis: Donegal poised to reclaim Ulster title

Kevin McStay tips Donegal to avenge last year's defeat against Monaghan and win back the Ulster football title.

Football • 18 Mar 15

Tyrone and Armagh renew their rivalry at Healy Park

McStay: Visiting teams to have back-door joy

Looking ahead to the weekend's All-Ireland football qualifiers, RTÉ analyst Kevin McStay goes for five away victories from the six scheduled games.

Football • 11 Jul 14

Conor McManus' absence from the Monaghan starting line-up would be huge, according to Kevin McStay

McStay: Tyrone to edge clash of Ulster titans

Monaghan and Tyrone could be the tightest game in this season’s football championship, according to Kevin McStay.

Football • 13 Jun 14

Mayo are unbeaten in eight matches in the Connacht championship

McStay: Mayo will have too much for Rossies

Kevin McStay feels Mayo will comfortably overcome Roscommon in the Connacht football semi-final

Football • 06 Jun 14