'It's a privilege to be back involved' - Gallagher
November 01, 2014
Donegal selector Rory Gallagher with manager Jim McGuinness
New Donegal manager Rory Gallagher thanked Jim McGuinness last night for the strong position he has left football in the county in.
Gallagher, who is based in Killybegs, had been McGuiness' right-hand man up until the end of the 2013 season when they surprisingly parted ways and the former Fermanagh star says he is delighted to be back with the Tir Chonaill men.
"It's a privilege to be back involved," Gallagher is quoted as saying in today's Irish Examiner. "The attitude, commitment, honesty and ability of those players has to be admired. I would like to thank Jim for giving me the opportunity towards the end of 2010 to get involved.
"Not only was it was a wonderful experience, it was a special period in my life and I would like to thank Jim for the position he has left Donegal football in as the dominant team in the province. I'm looking forward to working with the team."
Gallagher insisted one of his first concerns will be to work with the county's clubs to ensure a suitable schedule for 2015.
"I don't know the solution just yet but I am willing to sit down with the clubs and devise fixtures in both league and championship that will benefit the county team and the club teams," he said.
"The players belong to the clubs and have helped to them to reach the level of skill they are at and I understand that. We will find the best way forward."
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