“Don’t really have much time for those boys.”
Eamon McGee starred for Donegal during Jim McGuinness’s first stint as Donegal manager, during which they won three Ulster titles and the 2012 All-Ireland.
The main man on the pitch, of course, was talismanic captain Michael Murphy.
And McGuinness’s return as manager last season – which resulted in winning another Ulster title – and Murphy’s return this season, has made Donegal a favourite for Sam Maguire once again.
In an interview with SportsJOE, McGee described how McGuinness whipped the team into shape when he took charge in 2011 and lead them to a first provincial title since 1992:
Just run the badness out of us.
It was basically break us down, physically and mentally and build us back up again.
Murphy set the standards. He’s a natural leader.
As for his pick to win this year’s All-Ireland title, McGee went for Galway, if they can keep their best players fit.
Last week we spoke to Charlie Smyth about his journey to the NFL and the New Orleans Saints.
The Co Down man also touched on the negative aspects of being an inter-county footballer, and the pressures players face that take the enjoyment out of the game.
McGee, however (not in response to Smyth’s comments), was clear that he is not a fan of these type of views.
He added: “Don’t really have much time for those boys who say, ‘I’m not enjoying my football,’ or ‘football is too serious.’”
“Playing for your county whether it be in front of 10 people or whatever is a great opportunity.”
