Mayo GAA: Brickenden Starts – Team News
- Ahead of their All-Ireland Football Championship Round 2 match against Tyrone, Mayo has made one change to their starting XV.
- Simultaneously occurring, Stephen Rochford has assumed managerial duties for Mayo.
- The Mayo team lines up as follows: Colm Reape; Jack Coyne, Donnacha McHugh, Rory Brickenden; Stephen Coen (C), David McBrien, Enda Hession; Dylan Thornton, matthew Ruane; Jack Carney,...
Mayo and Meath Gear Up for All-Ireland Football Championship Battles
Updated May 30, 2025
Ahead of their All-Ireland Football Championship Round 2 match against Tyrone, Mayo has made one change to their starting XV. Rory Brickenden will start in defense, replacing Sam callinan for the crucial encounter at O’Neills Healy Park. This adjustment comes as Mayo seeks to rebound after a loss to Cavan.
Simultaneously occurring, Stephen Rochford has assumed managerial duties for Mayo. This follows the declaration that Kevin McStay would step back temporarily to address health issues. Rochford previously led the team to All-Ireland final appearances in 2017 and 2018. Mayo faces pressure to perform against Tyrone after a lackluster showing against Cavan.
The Mayo team lines up as follows: Colm Reape; Jack Coyne, Donnacha McHugh, Rory Brickenden; Stephen Coen (C), David McBrien, Enda Hession; Dylan Thornton, matthew Ruane; Jack Carney, Darren McHale, Jordan Flynn; aidan O’Shea, davitt Neary, Ryan O’Donoghue.
The substitutes are: Adrian phillips, bob Tuohy, Conal Dawson, eoin O’Donoghue, Fenton Kelly, Fergal Boland, Frank Irwin, Paddy Durcan, Paul Towey, Sam Callinan, Sean Morahan.
In other All-Ireland Football Championship news, Meath prepares to face Roscommon at King & Moffat Dr Hyde Park. Mathew costello and Donal Keogan are both set to mark their 60th appearances for Meath. Manager Robbie Brennan has chosen to maintain consistency,fielding the same starting XV that secured victory against Cork.
Meath’s lineup includes: Billy Hogan; Séamus Lavin, Seán Rafferty, Ronan Ryan; Donal Keogan, Seán Coffey, Ciarán Caulfield; Jack Flynn, Bryan Menton; Conor Duke, Ruairí Kinsella, Mathew Costello; Jordan Morris; James Conlon, Eoghan Frayne.
The Meath substitutes are: Seán Brennan, Adam O’Neill, Brian O’Halloran, Cathal Hickey, Eoin Harkin, James McEntee, Cian McBride, Conor Gray, Shane Walsh, Keith Curtis, aaron Lynch.
What’s next
Both Mayo and Meath face crucial tests in their respective All-Ireland Football Championship campaigns. Mayo will aim to overcome Tyrone,while Meath looks to continue their winning momentum against Roscommon. The All-Ireland Football Championship promises more exciting action.