Mickey Graham has been announced as a new coach for the Galway footballers shortly after departing as his Leitrim exit.
THE WORST KEPT secret in GAA circles was confirmed last week as Galway landed a major coup by securing the highly rated Mickey Graham on their coaching ticket.
Graham has been a manager of note since 2018. After guiding the Mullinalaghta club to three consecutive county titles in Longford, he helped them deliver a Leinster title after an incredible victory over Dublin champions Kilmacud Crokes. Mullinalaghta had been lurking in the provincial championship, reaching the Leinster semi-final in 2016 against St Vincent’s of Dunlin, and the quarter-final in 2017 where they fell short against Westmeath outfit St Loman’s.
The game was held in November as a result of the Covid pandemic, and crowds were not permitted to attend due to the restrictions in place at the time. But the outpouring of emotion was still palpable as Cavan ended a 23-year wait for Ulster glory. It was fitting that Graham was the one to oversee the triumph having played a substitute role in that 1997 success. Graham stepped down as Cavan boss in 2023. That Ulster title was certainly the highlight of his reign.
When Moran stepped down in July, Graham was selected as his successor the following month. His appointment signalled continuity and familiarity in the squad with the hopes of building on a prosperous 2024 season. But his shock departure from the position earlier this month now leaves the Connacht side without a general just a few months before the 2025 season begins. The manner of his exit has not been well received in Leitrim, and understandably so.
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