"Why couldn't that feckin' bus driver just have waited."
It's a question uttered by many a Mayo football fan.
For those of you not familiar with this superstitious tale, legend has it that on the way home from the 1951 All-Ireland final, the successful Mayo team was cursed.
They overtook a gypsy funeral and the widow took offence. She cursed them to not win another All-Ireland until all of the 1951 winning team passed away.
Since then, Mayo have lost 7seven finals. That's more than anyone's fair share of heartache.
And that pain is made so much worse by having to listen to this bullsh*t.
"Poor Mayo, always the bridesmaid"
Mayo have a vast collection of talented footballers and are one of the most consistent teams in the country. They don't need, nor want, your sympathy.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NnylyoSnq9g
"They think they're cursed and it holds them back"
Seven All-Ireland final losses since the 'incident.' S.E.V.E.N.
Mayo don't think they're cursed. They are cursed.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BffkQ3fl4To
"You'll win nothing without a marque forward"
If Cillian O'Connor isn't a marque forward, then we don't know who is.
This guy scores goals for fun.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8WYGM4lj474
"There's no competition in Connacht"
Galway have the third most All-Irelands in the country. The Rossies and Sligo would give most teams a go on their day too.
There is competition in Connacht, but Mayo have strived to be above it.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iXjpBdKICFI
"Perennial bottlers"
We'll see come the third Sunday in September... Mayo for Sam!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KsoB8Z1ukMU
