Jim McGuinness could be on the verge of a sensation return as the senior football manager for Donegal. Recent reports have emerged today suggesting that the former All-Ireland-winning leader from 2012 is being considered for the vacant position in Tir Chonaill County.
A selection committee was assembled with the task of identifying a successor to Aidan O’Rourke. O’Rourke took over from Paddy Carr in March but confirmed his departure in late June after Donegal’s exit from the All-Ireland SFC to Tyrone.
The committee, consisting of five individuals, has been actively searching for a suitable candidate before the county club championship kicks off this weekend. According to these reports, McGuinness is under consideration for a potential return to the role he last held back in 2014.
Jim McGuinness could be set for a sensational return as Donegal manager.
🗞️ Irish Independent pic.twitter.com/U8XwOt0caD— OurGame.ie (@OurGameHQ) August 17, 2023
Following his departure after Donegal's loss in the All-Ireland final to Kerry in the same year, McGuinness went on to explore opportunities in soccer, taking on roles at Celtic in Scotland and in various positions in China and the United States. He has since reconnected with the GAA community, participating in training sessions with Galway and Down.
McGuinness expressed his willingness to join forces with Karl Lacey and Rory Kavanagh as part of a management team for the 2023 season after Declan Bonner's exit, although this collaboration did not come to fruition.
