'); 'They don't do it for the glory of playing in an All-Ireland final...It's the most selfless job' A reliable kit man is an indispensable asset and many serve their counties for decades. By Kevin O'Brien Monday 5 Apr 2021, 10:00 AM 1 hour ago 8,114 Views 2 Comments INTER-COUNTY BACKROOM teams have swelled over the years, to the point that Mayo had a values and behaviours coach listed among their non-playing staff for last year’s All-Ireland final. However, the kit man has long been a valuable member of management set-ups. A good one could be a permanent fixture around county squads for years, decades even.