Connacht final win against Galway proved Mark Dowd’s team are in a very good place, but the element of surprise is now gone

‘Much of the mood and energy in a dressingroom can be set by the injured player ... if they can deal with the disappointment’

The blame game is at full pelt after defeat to Roscommon, which is why the manager must show even more belief in his men

‘You’ve got to be innovative in relation to the kickout ... It’s a pivotal area of the game’