Jim McGuinness has won his appeal against an eight-week sideline ban.
McGuinness is clear to be on the line for Donegal’s Bank of Ireland Dr. McKenna Cup semi-final with Monaghan on Sunday.
The Donegal manager was facing the suspension after the county fielded an ineligible player in the recent win over Armagh.
However, following a request by Donegal to the Ulster hearings committee, Donegal have been informed that the alleged infraction was not proven.
A statement issued on X (formerly twitter) by the Donegal county board read; "Following a request by Jim McGuinness to the Ulster Hearings committee, the County secretary has been informed that the alleged infraction was not proven, and that no further disciplinary Action is to be Taken (1/2)
We can now look forward to our Mc Kenna cup semi-final against Monaghan on Sunday (2/2)".
McGuinness will be therefore be on the sideline for Sunday's Dr. McKenna Cup semi-final against Monaghan. The game is live on Northern Sound from 1pm.
Following a request by Jim McGuinness to the Ulster Hearings committee, the County secretary has been informed that the alleged infraction was not proven, and that no further disciplinary Action is to be Taken (1/2) pic.twitter.com/lKNLRiO1UL
— CLG Dhún na nGall (@officialdonegal) January 12, 2024
