James Horan’s Sam Maguire favourite: ‘I think they are in front’

“This is Jim McGuinness’ second year; we saw what he did last season with a lot of young players. The dynamism he brought to it. He is bringing back significant experience this year."

Wed, 01 Jan, 2025 - 15:15

Maurice Brosnan

Former Mayo player and manager James Horan believes reigning Ulster champions Donegal are the leading contenders for Sam Maguire in 2025.

Speaking on the Irish Examiner’s Gaelic football podcast, which is available to all Examiner subscribers, Horan said Jim McGuinness is best placed to lead his team to the summit in July. Donegal won Division 2, Ulster and reached an All-Ireland semi-final last season.