The return of Jim McGuinness? Former Donegal manager makes appearance at Galway training session

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SPECULATION is growing that Jim McGuinness will play a casual role with the Galway footballers for the next several months after Pádraic Joyce hired the former Donegal coach for a training session today.

ootage surfaced on McGuinness’ social media putting the Galway team to the test at Tuam Stadium today, sparking talk of a sensational return to the inter-county fold for the highly acclaimed Glenties clubman.

McGuinness guided Donegal to All-Ireland’s success in 2012 and, while unlikely to be a regular fixture within the setup, Joyce may turn to her old friend from college again – they combined to lift Cup honors. Sigerson with IT Tralee in 1998. for assistance during their winter championship campaign.

McGuinness has not been involved in management or coaching since he was relieved of his duties as head coach of the Charlotte Independence American soccer team in June last year, just six months after his three-year contract.

The 47-year-old, who is the only coach to win a championship over former Dublin supreme Jim Gavin, has not been officially involved in inter-county management since his reign in Donegal ended following Ireland’s final defeat in 2014 to Kerry.

Joyce will likely be questioned about McGuinness’s role when he gives a press conference tomorrow morning at the Galway Center of Excellence in Loughgeorge ahead of his Allianz FL Division 1 tie with Mayo this Sunday in Tuam.

Tribe members will look to reclaim the Division 1 crown by beating Mayo, which could also relegate James Horan’s team from the top tier, before hosting Irish champion Dublin the following week before their Ulster semi-final. SFC with Sligo on November 7.

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