Coleman: Donegal deserve to lift Sam

When Donegal take to the Croke Park turf on Sunday their biggest supporter will be in Liverpool cheering them on.

Wed, 19 Sep, 2012 - 01:00

Terry Reilly

Republic of Ireland and Everton defender Seamus Coleman played gaelic football with a successful Killybegs team that claimed county U12, 14, 16 and two minor titles before he signed for Sligo Rovers when he was 18.

With Donegal manager Jim McGuinness living half an hour up the road in Glenties, he’s been following the side’s progress closely.

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Courts Gaa Place: Croke Park Place: Glenties Person: Coleman Person: Sam Person: Seamus Coleman Person: Jim McGuinness Person: McGuinness Person: Sam Maguire Organisation: Donegal Organisation: Liverpool Organisation: Republic of Ireland Organisation: Everton Organisation: Killybegs Organisation: Sligo Rovers Organisation: Down

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