How have Mayo rated in the first half

HALF-TIME REPORT

MAYO B-

A well-known political party once coined the phrase “A lot done – more to do.'

At half-time in the All-Ireland semi-final, Mayo have some work done – but a massive job ahead of them.

First things first – is there any hope that we might develop a kick-out strategy at half-time? Stop kicking the ball out to the right-half-back spot. Louth are there waiting for it time after time. Try something different regularly and keep trying it.

Secondly, our forwards have the winning of the game. Every time we attack we look like scoring and there are more goals in this game for Mayo if they keep moving like they are.

Mayo are defending narrowly and Louth haven't been able to find a way to Jack Livingstone. Mayo must keep doing this and improve it.

Louth are kicking two-pointers for fun. Mayo must shut this down.

The Mayo midfield is battling weel despite our kick-out problems. They will imprvoe in the second half.

And- it must be remembered there was a big wind behind Louth in the first half. Mayo will find two-pointers easier to come by in the second period.

A huge job of work ahead in the second half.