KILLYBEGS soccer star Seamus Coleman has joked about Donegal GAA manager Jim McGuinness trying his sports psychology in Britain.
Following speculation of links to both Celtic and Merseyside rivals Liverpool, the Everton man joked: “I’d rather he came to Everton. I’ll have a word with him!”
Yesterday McGuinness said he hasn’t had any approaches from soccer clubs in Britain, though he said he would consider any job offer.
The Glenties man’s role with Donegal is voluntary in an amateur sport.
He earns a living as a sports psychologist.
Coleman says he is delighted Donegal won the All-Ireland.
“I’m a massive Donegal fan and I keep in touch with the lads, there was no happier man to see them win. They’ve been a great inspiration for everyone in the county. Michael Murphy is a great captain and for the young people in Donegal there’s no one better to look up to, he’s a great role model,” he said.
Coleman, who is expected to play for Ireland against Germany this Friday – a day after his 24th birthday – said McGuinness could easily use his skills in the Premier League.
“I spoke to Jim a few times and, honestly, he’s a great, great man,” said the former Donegal minor player.
“You can see the love he has for football and sport, it’s something else. It would be great if he got a role with one of the football clubs, he could turn his hand to it, no problem. It’s the type of man he is.”
Coleman admitted being a fan again for the Euro 2012 campaign – and watched Ireland’s games in Fawlty’s Bar in Killybegs with his mates.
“Hopefully I will get another chance to reach a major tournament with Ireland. That’s my aim now, that’s my drive, because everyone wants to play in a major tournament for their country,” he said.
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