'It shouldn't happen. I was giving my daughter a hug at the time' - McGuinness on Clones chaos

Donegal manager hails his side's depth of character and insists provincial championships are in a good place but admits post-match fracas 'shouldn't be in the game'
'It shouldn't happen. I was giving my daughter a hug at the time' - McGuinness on Clones chaos

FINGER-POINTING: Tempers flare after the final whistle between Donegal Manager Jim McGuinness and Aidan Forker of Armagh. Pic: INPHO/Ben Brady

They found a way. For Jim McGuinness, that was the ultimate triumph. His side showed huge character to come back from a poor finish in normal time to eventually clinch the Anglo Celt Cup.

Armagh lost out in a dramatic Ulster final for the third year in a row. Donegal were unable to see it out in normal time but found way after two additional periods, with Niall O’Donnell’s final point proving the winner.

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