Barry Moran

After the resignation of Pat Holmes and Noel Connelly who is out there that can make the tiny difference that will change the galaxy for Mayo football people?

Dublin took advantage as Connacht champions failed to do right things to protect lead

After a Castlebar nightmare, Mayo had to reconfigure their strategy to cope with Dublin’s scoring bursts

Jim Gavin’s side are more well-rounded but westerners look like team on crusade

Leinster champions end game on the ropes as Westerners fight back for draw

Pat Holmes and Noel Connelly have equipped county with a new level of tactical flexibility

Experienced midfielder says Mayo will tailor their tactics to combat Dublin’s strengths

Dublin manager has faith in ability of backs to cope with Mayo attacking threat

Dublin well placed to extend Mayo’s cycle of hurt but pain of losing is a powerful driver

Connacht champions are better placed than ever to win football’s ultimate prize

Cillian O’Connor has no problem sharing the burden of scoring with talented team-mate

O’Shea bags a hattrick to inspire Holmes and Connelly’s side to record win at Dr Hyde Park

Concession of costly goals will continute until exposed full back line are better protected

Mikey Sweeney’s last-minute goal seals victory at Celtic Park

Former Ireland rugby player Duffy was a late withdrawal against Sligo IT

First-half goals from Pádraic and Cillian O’Connor set challengers up for victory

James O’Donoghue scores 2-6 as extra-time proves a bridge too far for Connacht champions

Concession of two goals will be an issue for Eamonn Fitzmaurice to deal with

James Horan’s experienced side ready for another crack at elusive All-Ireland glory

Galway always second best but signs of improvement on show in Castlebar

Provincial final to mark 15th championship game for committed inter-county player

Manager James Horan makes four changes from semi-final for Sunday’s clash with Galway