WE ALL ARE familiar with the big-name GAA managers but do we pay much attention to the men alongside them?
The role of selector is crucial with ever-expanding panels and some assistants play key roles in formulating the team’s game plan.
But how well do you know inter-county selectors?
Which of these teak-tough dubs is Jim Gavin's number two?
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Paul Clarke
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Mick Deegan
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Charlie Redmond
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Paul Curran
Who is this former midfield maestro who is now part of the Kilkenny backroom staff?
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Brian McEvoy
John Hoyne
Andy Comerford
Derek Lyng
Which former Kerry goalkeeper now assists Eamonn Fitzmaurice?
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Declan O'Keefe
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Charlie Nelligan
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Brian Kelly
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Diarmuid Murphy
This Mayo trainer is highly regarded. Who is he?
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Cian O'Neill
Donie Buckley
Donie Ryan
Cian O'Reilly
Which All-Ireland-winning goalie will be a selector with Davy Fitzgerald's Clare next year?
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Brendan Cummins
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Donal Og Cusack
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Damien Fitzhenry
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Stephen Byrne
Which All-Ireland-winner is now a selector with Tyrone?
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Gavin Devlin
Ger Cavlan
Chris Lawn
Ciaran Gourley
He played in the All-Ireland final for Limerick in 1996 and now assists TJ Ryan with the team. Who is he?
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Gary Kirby
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Dave Clarke
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Mike Nash
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Joe Quaid
Who is this Galway selector alongside manager Kevin Walsh?
Brian Silke
Sean og De Paor
Tommy Joyce
Tomas Mannion
Which former Mayo midfielder will be a selector with Roscommon for 2016?
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David Brady
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Ronan McGarrity
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Pat Harte
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Liam McHale
Which Cork legend joined the Rebels as a selector recently?
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Joe Deane
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John Gardiner
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Ben O'Connor
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Diarmuid O'Sullivan
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You scored out of !
Mick Dempsey
With eight All-Ireland medals you are probably the best selector around.
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You scored out of !
Mick Deegan
Two All-Irelands in three years marks you as a top lieutenant.
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You scored out of !
Donie Buckley
You are a highly regarded selector but have yet to win the ultimate prize.
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You scored out of !
An ousted selector
The players didn't want you anymore... and it's not hard to see why.