Jimmy McGuinness

[Sea The Stars]

Rumours that some panel members have walked out on Jim McGuinness.

[drici]

There were persistent rumours in Donegal today (Wednesday) that Kilcar's Mark McHugh was no longer part of the Donegal panel.


However, when contacted McHugh would not confirm that he had left the panel. He said that he was waiting to talk to Jim McGuinness.

McHugh was used as a substitute on Sunday last when Donegal lost out to Monaghan in the Allianz National Football League Division Two final. He was introduced before half-time.

McHugh was not at training with Donegal on Tuesday night and in the aftermath, the rumours that he was no longer part of the squad, started.

The Kilcar man, who won an All-Star in 2012, has been part of the Donegal panel since 2010. He had been troubled by injury for part of this year's National League and while named for the final game away to Armagh, was not able to start.

It is learned that two other panel members, Gary McFadden of Glenswilly and Thomas McKinley of Naomh Colmcille, have opted out

Efforts to contact Donegal manager, Jim McGuinness, to confirm or deny the departures have been unsuccessful.

[rodney trotter]

Not all rosy ahead of the championship with Rory Kavanagh suspended too

[CD]

http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/gaelic-games/27229767

Confirmation of that news re. McHugh. That's a massive blow for Donegal. Down fans will be delighted!

[J OGorman]

http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/gaelic-games/27229767

Confirmation of that news re. McHugh. That's a massive blow for Donegal. Down fans will be delighted!

What's odds did you get on a Down Donegal final?

[CD]

http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/gaelic-games/27229767

Confirmation of that news re. McHugh. That's a massive blow for Donegal. Down fans will be delighted!

What's odds did you get on a Down Donegal final?

Sorry - slip of the keyboard - I meant Derry of course

[Banter Panther]

What an awful year+ that Donegal have had since winning the 2012 All-Ireland.

[Main Street]

It doesn't matter what team such a walkout happens to, it's deflating for the county and for the GAA.
But of course, Derry folk are allowed a wry smile.

[Farrandeelin]

What an awful year+ that Donegal have had since winning the 2012 All-Ireland.

And to think Joe Brolly held them in the same esteem as Kilkenny hurlers under Cody.

[Banter Panther]

What an awful year+ that Donegal have had since winning the 2012 All-Ireland.

And to think Joe Brolly held them in the same esteem as Kilkenny hurlers under Cody.

I have to admit, Joe Brolly's adoration of them was sickening, and I can't say I wasn't glad that they came right back down to earth last year. Which was wrong of me, because Donegal were in no way responsible for what Brolly was coming out with.

[Syferus]

If I find Mark on the beer in Sligo too tonight I'll pass on your questions.

[Main Street]

If I find Mark on the beer in Sligo too tonight I'll pass on your questions.

If there's somebody of some repute on the beer in the wild west, you're the man to be on the spot to witness the event.

[babarino]

Any reasons why they've walked out? And Mark McHugh's brother, Ryan, is still on the panel, right?

[Syferus]

Any reasons why they've walked out? And Mark McHugh's brother, Ryan, is still on the panel, right?

Mark's never one to shy away from a night out but clearly it's never impacted his performance on the field, and he obviously takes training seriously too.

Two strong personalities like McHugh and Jim was always to be an alliance fraught with fault-lines.

[sheamy]

It doesn't matter what team such a walkout happens to, it's deflating for the county and for the GAA.
But of course, Derry folk are allowed a wry smile.

Mark McHugh will be playing on the 25th May. No one has confirmed he's gone.