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Jim McGuinness: Dublin take extra pleasure as detailed plans come to fruition

Jim McGuinness: Dublin take extra pleasure as detailed plans come to fruition

It took a display of great intensity and big contributions from their all-time greats to nudge them over the line ahead of their great rivals

Tue Aug 01 2023 - 05:00

Jim McGuinness: Jack O’Connor knows Kerry need to be much more defensive to win this final

Jim McGuinness: Jack O’Connor knows Kerry need to be much more defensive to win this final

All-Ireland football final: Jack O’Connor speaks about playing open football but the reality is that they will need to be more conservative against Dublin

Tue Jul 25 2023 - 05:00

Jim McGuinness: Higher-risk approach helps get Dublin and Kerry over the line

Jim McGuinness: Higher-risk approach helps get Dublin and Kerry over the line

Both teams decided to push up aggressively in the crucial final minutes to finally shake off dogged Ulster opponents

Tue Jul 18 2023 - 05:00

Jim McGuinness: Kerry could dominate for years

Jim McGuinness: Kerry could dominate for years

There is a sense that Dublin must win the All-Ireland this year to stem a green and gold wave

Tue Jul 11 2023 - 05:00

Jim McGuinness: Mayo are where Dublin were in 2014 and it’s time to face the hard facts

Jim McGuinness: Mayo are where Dublin were in 2014 and it’s time to face the hard facts

Mayo’s tactical approach has to change if they are to have any chance of All-Ireland glory

Tue Jul 04 2023 - 05:00

Jim McGuinness: Possession-based football, how did we get here?

Jim McGuinness: Possession-based football, how did we get here?

So many teams have adopted this style because Dublin had so much success with it over the years

Tue Jun 27 2023 - 06:00

Jim McGuinness: In the blink of an eye, my dark horse Galway became a shade darker

Jim McGuinness: In the blink of an eye, my dark horse Galway became a shade darker

Comer’s absence proved crucial but the unexpected defeat to Armagh has made the Tribesmen’s route to All-Ireland glory far more daunting

Tue Jun 20 2023 - 05:00

Jim McGuinness: The football championship should be a raw knockout competition, not this

Jim McGuinness: The football championship should be a raw knockout competition, not this

The number of games in the Tailteann Cup aren’t needed in the Sam Maguire, a round of 16 would be better

Tue Jun 13 2023 - 05:00

Jim McGuinness: Generational athletes can turn games in an instant while handling extreme pressure

Jim McGuinness: Generational athletes can turn games in an instant while handling extreme pressure

Basketball wunderkind Victor Wembanyama, soccer players Lionel Messi, Ronaldo or GAA stars like Kerry’s David Clifford are all touched by greatness or potential for such exceptionalism

Tue Jun 06 2023 - 05:00

Jim McGuinness: Savvy Roscommon expose Dublin’s tactical shortcomings

Jim McGuinness: Savvy Roscommon expose Dublin’s tactical shortcomings

Rossie dominance in opening half down to build-up approach in the first and middle third of pitch

Tue May 30 2023 - 06:00

Jim McGuinness: Can Mayo finally find the consistency to go all the way?

Jim McGuinness: Can Mayo finally find the consistency to go all the way?

McStay’s side showed in Kerry they possess a kicking game, a running game and a powerful physicality

Tue May 23 2023 - 05:00

Jim McGuinness: I was deeply saddened to read the social media post that shocked the country

Jim McGuinness: I was deeply saddened to read the social media post that shocked the country

Even though the Ulster final is over, a conversation that started in the middle of last week is clearly not

Tue May 16 2023 - 05:00

Jim McGuinness: Mickey Harte is the right man at the helm as Louth chase historic breakthrough

Jim McGuinness: Mickey Harte is the right man at the helm as Louth chase historic breakthrough

The Leinster final won’t faze serial winner Harte one bit but for Louth’s players the stakes are so high it’s the biggest game of their lives to date

Tue May 09 2023 - 05:00

Jim McGuinness: Derry emerging as strongest contenders for one of the most open All-Irelands in memory

Jim McGuinness: Derry emerging as strongest contenders for one of the most open All-Irelands in memory

Seven counties have serious chance of lifting Sam Maguire this year

Tue May 02 2023 - 05:00

Jim McGuinness: Galway showing a quiet resilience that wins big games and trophies

Jim McGuinness: Galway showing a quiet resilience that wins big games and trophies

In a world of keep-ball, Damien Comer’s directness is a breath of fresh air

Tue Apr 25 2023 - 05:00

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