McGuinness happy to prove doubters wrong

Jim McGuinness had no doubt in his mind his reigning All-Ireland champions had the appetite for more road.

After relegation to Division One last month, there had been suggestions they mightn’t be mentally tuned in after last year’s triumph.

Yesterday was only the first of what he hopes will be six steps to a successful defence of their crown but McGuinness (inset) was happy such theories were proven wide of the mark.