Philly McMahon: Mickey Harte’s latest success story a Wee victory for thinking outside the box

Mickey Harte's arrival in Louth has driven standards to higher levels in the county. Photo: Sportsfile
Philly McMahon
Louth play Cork today in Navan and if ever there was an advertisement for the benefits of looking outside your county for a manager, it’s in the fact that so many people are tipping Louth.
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