Jim McGuinness played down the importance of the Allianz League all spring but has admitted he was “disappointed” with Donegal’s relegation on the final day of the season.

Jim McGuinness has called on Donegal County Council and its representative bodies to assist in helping a number of his panellists find employment.

GAA president Christy Cooney says there is no serious reason for the delay in the official GAA-GPA agreement. The new five-year deal was supposed to have been signed off before October 31 but now won’t be unveiled until early next year.

DONEGAL defender Karl Lacey insists his decision to leave the county squad next season is not linked to the managerial controversy that has gripped the county this month.