'Jim the Redeemer' unveiled at Croker
September 19, 2014
The 'Jim The Redeemer' statue outside Croke Park ©Paddy Power
In their latest publicity stunt, bookmakers Paddy Power have unveiled a 12-foot high statue of Donegal manager Jim McGuinness outside Croke Park.
'Jim the Redeemer' has been attracting plenty of attention since it first appeared outside the venue for Sunday's All-Ireland final between Donegal and Kerry. The statue, which bears the words 'For Services to Winning Matches', bears a striking resemblance to the bearded and long-haired McGuinness we all remember from his playing days.
We've unveiled a Jim The Redeemer statue outside Croke Park to celebrate the supremo ahead of the All Ireland Final! pic.twitter.com/KqHxaSU5CI
- Paddy Power (@paddypower) September 19, 2014
A Paddy Power spokesman said: "Now that Jim McGuinness has his very own statue it's not just looks and god-like powers that he has in common with the son of the almighty.
"Jesus Christ was a great lad but I doubt he'd have managed to get Donegal to two All-Ireland finals and their fans will be hoping that Jim has one more miracle in his back pocket to ensure his sainthood in the hills."
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