Pat Spillane has had a change of heart regarding the merits of Donegal's footballers.

A sworn critic last year, the Kerry legend is a fan of the new-look Ulster champions this season, commenting:

"Many months ago I changed my opinion about Donegal. Last year, if the game was played 'til Christmas they would not win because of their defence.

"Donegal had no Plan B for having an extra man because they were programmed to stop Dublin from playing.

"This year, they are moving the ball faster, getting more players up in support and they are counter-attacking fast from deep.

"They are a good honest bunch of lads and have bought into Jim McGuinness' system.

"They remind me so much of Dublin last year. But if they are going to win an All-Ireland, they will have to put Michael Murphy on the edge of the square. If he plays in his current role, they will not get over their next two matches." Tweet

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