Stephen Rochford is in the process of assembling a high-powered backroom team to boost his bid to take over as Mayo senior football manager.

Nominations close tomorrow week and the Examiner reports that bookies favourite Rochford is hoping to retain the services of coach Donie Buckley for 2016.

In addition, he is looking to bring Crossmaglen and Armagh All-Ireland winner Tony McEntee on board.

McEntee is currently involved with St Brigid's of Dublin and it is envisaged that he would take training sessions in the capital.

Former Irish rugby international Gavin Duffy could also play a part on the strength and conditioning side which will still be overseen by Barry Solan, who is now employed by Arsenal on a contract basis.

Ex-Limerick manager Maurice Horan, a native of Ballinrobe, has also been linked with a role in Rochford's team.

He currently lives in Tralee and was involved with Kerins O'Rahillys this season.

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