September 22, 2023

Donegal’s first All-Eire successful captain Anthony Molloy has referred to as for the individuals of Donegal to get united behind new supervisor Jim McGuinness.

The Ardara synthetic his feedback because the Glenties man was put in for a second time period as Donegal supervisor at a county board assembly in Convoy final evening.

Molloy spoke on behalf of the 5 man committee tasked with securing a Donegal GAA soccer crew supervisor.

He spoke of the delight and honour it was to be invited to be a part of such a course of. 

Together with county chairman, Fergus McGee, secretary Declan Martin, Anthony Doogan and Martin McHugh, the committee have been tasked with discovering one of the best particular person to guide Donegal soccer into the long run.

Anthony spoke very extremely of Jim McGuinness and the way, he was very a lot part of his personal time as captain in 1992 and as soon as once more in 2012, when, ” Jim wrote his personal historical past by taking Sam house to Donegal as soon as once more.”

He spoke of how Jim led the crew to 3 Ulster titles at the moment.  He stated that there’s little doubt that this can be a piece in progress however that Jim has been right here earlier than and he can ship for Donegal.

He requested that, ” We as a county board, as delegates and as supporters give Jim our full assist going ahead”

He stated that Jim has an enormous profile which can collect curiosity throughout and that this can be a large night for CLG Dhún na nGall.

Anthony thanked Jim’s spouse, Yvonne and his household, as this can be a big dedication for them as effectively.

Anthony went on to say, “We’re proud individuals right here, we’re a proud county. Allow us to all be united, allow us to all stand collectively right here.  We’ve got a person right here who will take us ahead and take us on to higher issues.”

To a rousing applause he completed with the phrases, “Give these younger lads an opportunity, allow them to realise their goals, the identical goals that I had.”

County chairman, Fergus McGee, thanked the committee who had labored onerous over the past variety of weeks to safe this appointment which, in his phrases, “Is a really optimistic step into the long run for Donegal GAA.”

He thanked Sandra McConnell from Donegal ETB for her helpful perception into HR issues all through the method.

He additionally congratulated Jim McGuinness on his appointment, whereas delegates expressed their very own delight on the official announcement.

Molloy pleads with Donegal public to get behind Jim McGuinness was final modified: August twenty third, 2023 by Workers Author