Bitter experience proves the making of new Donegal

Jim McGuinness is a bitter man and he would tell you as much himself.

He’s not angry about his life or the cards he has been dealt. The deep unrest within Jim shoots to the surface when he reflects on his playing career and the history of Donegal football.

His most prestigious medal was won from the subs’ bench. An exceptional underage talent, he was only 19 when Donegal won the All-Ireland title in 1992.

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