JIM McGUINNESS IS set for a dramatic return as manager of the Donegal footballers, nine years after stepping away from the job.
The 42 understands that McGuinness is in pole position for the vacant manager’s job, representing a major boost for Donegal following a chaotic season with saw Paddy Carr stepping down as boss after just five months, with Aidan O’Rourke taking over for the remainder of the season.
The return of McGuinness would be a hugely popular appointment.
During his previous spell as manager from 2011-2014, the Glenties clubman led Donegal to a famous All-Ireland win in 2012 and also won three Ulster SFC titles.
This year, a disappointing league campaign ended with Donegal losing their Division 1 status, before an Ulster SFC quarter-final exit at the hands of Down.
Donegal then advanced from the All-Ireland group stage before their summer ended with a 1-18 to 0-13 loss to Tyrone in the All-Ireland premlinerary quarter-finals.
The Donegal County Board appointed a five-man committee to hire a new manager last month, and McGuinness’s return to the hot seat now appears imminent.
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Haven’t we all suffered enough. Was starting to enjoy football again.
@Kieran Lynch: ballocks
Let’s get ready for even antier football!!!
Started the demise of Gaelic football which has led to the absolute tripe it’s turned into today.
Oh noooo…
Yawn and puke at once…
Will never forgive him him for bringing Football into the dark ages. All together now…everyone behind the ball and let’s play.. “ Pass the parcel”…..
I think it was the 2013 or 2014 semi final where Donegal had 14 men in their own half the whole game – was brutal to watch as Dublin finally broke them down – something like 7pts to 5pts final score – McGuinness certainly is pragmatic
@Owen ODonoghue: 2012. Donegal 0-6 0-8 Dublin. Donegal beat Dublin well in semi of 2014. Ryan McHugh had a stormer
@José Lapira: The game you’re talking about was the 2011 semi final, Ryan McHugh didn’t play that day cos he didn’t join the panel until 2013.
Folks, Tyrone were parking the bus and placing blanket defences in 2005. Joe Brolly‘s writing gives JMG credit but it was already well established. Fact is it doesnt win SAM anymore. So lets see what angle JMG takes when donegal gaa make the right decision.