Donegal boss, Jim McGuinness, admits 2011 plan a non-starter

Donegal boss Jim McGuinness admits the cautious defensive approach his team employed in the 2011 All-Ireland semi-final will not work against an evolving Dublin on Sunday.

Donegal famously — infamously for some — lined up with Colm McFadden as their sole forward to frustrate Pat Gilroy’s Dublin, who had hammered 22 points past Tyrone in the All-Ireland quarter-final two weeks earlier.

McGuinness’s team frustrated Dublin for long spells three years ago, with the Ulster champions going in at half-time 0-4 to 0-2 up and the Leinster flag-bearers not scoring from play until the 51st minute.