Clashes cloud Donegal’s preparation

DONEGAL manager Jim McGuinness and county board officials appear to be on a collision course due to this weekend’s club championship schedule.

Wed, 29 Jun, 2011 - 01:00

Alan Foley

McGuinness is looking for this weekend’s fixtures to be deferred ahead of the county’s first appearance in the Ulster SFC final since 2006, where Derry will be the opposition in Clones on July 17.

The Donegal boss is concerned about the impact playing a full programme of championship games will have on their preparations.

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