Donegal's lose-lose situation

Was it the weakness of the Donegal clubs or the strength of Jim McGuinness’s authority that saw them accede to his request, and postpone the club championship until after Donegal’s interests finish in the 2014 All-Ireland SFC?

Maybe a little of column A, a little of column B? Should Donegal reach next year’s All-Ireland final, the Ulster Council should refuse to give them any leeway in postponing provincial club fixtures for their benefit when they have show such disregard to the competitions themselves.

McGuinness has also put himself under ample pressure to work the oracle again next year. What has been sold as a compromise, reads as a lose-lose situation.