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Not only is he not retiring, Keith Higgins is actually the new Mayo football captain

Cillian O’Connor has been named vice-captain by managers Noel Connelly and Pat Holmes.
11.59am, 3 Jan 2015
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ALL-STAR DEFENDER Keith Higgins will captain the Mayo footballers in 2015.

The Ballyhaunis man, who captained Mayo to All-Ireland U21 glory in 2006, takes over the armband from Andy Moran.

Cillian O’Connor has been named vice-captain by managers Noel Connelly and Pat Holmes.

Higgins sparked speculation about his imminent retirement last week when he jokingly tweeted that he was “#callingitaday” before back-tracking.

Mayo begin the pre-season campaign on Sunday when they face NUIG in Section A of the Connacht Senior Football League.

Throw-in at Elverys MacHale Park is at 2pm.

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    billy Dorney
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    Jul 12th 2017, 7:12 AM

    Good luck Kevin, you’ve been outstanding,old come back,, always be missed in cork, Billy,and Kevin Barry Dorney

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    Jul 12th 2017, 7:10 AM

    Former City legend, Javier Garrido, will ruin his farewell….a true attack minded left back…

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    Jul 12th 2017, 7:16 AM

    @Barry O’Brien: hever heard of him plaing for the Rebel Army

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    Jul 12th 2017, 7:30 AM

    @Ar Mhuin Na Muice: good return

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    Jul 12th 2017, 10:13 AM

    @Barry O’Brien: Garrido hasn’t travelled.

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    Jul 13th 2017, 6:20 AM

    Wishing Kevin the very best in England. Thank you for your hard work and contribution at City

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