Horan hands out two debuts in Mayo team for league opener
Thursday 24 January 2019 09:39, UK
James Horan has handed out two debuts in the starting team to face Roscommon in Saturday's National League opener.
With all the hype and excitement surrounding Horan's return, many are intrigued to see what the men in green and red will offer in 2019. After this group went so close to landing All-Ireland honours in 2016 and 2017, the new boss will be eager to give the side an added edge.
Two young players have been handed their debuts, with Conor Diskin and Brian Reape named in the full forward line.
Claremorris club man Diskin was one of the county's standout stars in the run to last summer's U20 All-Ireland final, while 2016 U21 All-Ireland winner Reape will be looking to make an impression.
Meanwhile, Jason Doherty will be making his 100th appearance for Mayo.
Mayo team to face Roscommon:
1. Robert Hennelly
2. Eoin O'Donoghue
3. Brendan Harrison
4. Keith Higgins
5. Lee Keegan
6. Colm Boyle
7. Paddy Durcan (C)
8. Diarmuid O'Connor
9. Donal Vaughan
10. Fergal Boland
11. Aidan O'Shea
12. Jason Doherty
13. Evan Regan
14. Brian Reape
15. Conor Diskin
