Mayo women's football faces potential relegation in 2025

The Mayo women's football team is facing a difficult season in 2025. They have not won any of their five games so far in the Division 1 league. This puts them at risk of relegation. Former Donegal captain Nadine Doherty is concerned about the team's future. Mayo has lost 16 players from their roster since last season, including key players like Lisa and Sinéad Cafferky. Their last match was a defeat against Kerry, where they lost by 10 points. Doherty notes that the team is now playing for pride with just two games left in the league. Doherty suggests that the team's plan needs to change. She believes the current strategy is too simplistic and ineffective. She highlights that Mayo needs to improve their game plan if they want to compete in the championship. The issue of players leaving is not unique to Mayo, but their situation is particularly worrying. Doherty commented on a recent match against league leaders Armagh, where she felt the team celebrated a late goal despite being down by ten points. This reaction raised concerns for her about the team's mindset and performance. Mayo has a history of strong performances, making it to seven semi-finals in the last ten years. However, without changes, Doherty predicts a challenging summer ahead for the team, especially with tough championship matches coming up. The county has good support and attendance at games, but the on-field results need to improve for Mayo to remain competitive.