Jim McGuinness in the frame to manage Galway United - report

Former All-Ireland-winning manager Jim McGuinness is a surprise contender to take charge at Galway United.

Jim McGuinness in the frame to manage Galway United - report

By Stephen Barry

Former All-Ireland-winning manager Jim McGuinness is a surprise contender to take charge at Galway United, it's been reported.

The westerners, who are currently the subject of a takeover bid by two Saudi Arabian investors, are recruiting a new manager following Shane Keegan's departure.

Following a change of codes, McGuinness has completed his UEFA A Licence and is on the job hunt having left his assistant manager role at Beijing Sinobo Guoan for "personal, family reasons" last January.

The Irish Sun reports that McGuinness is in the frame for the job, as well as a potential management team of Dundalk captain Stephen O'Donnell and former Galway United midfielder John Russell.

McGuinness's family are living in Glasgow, where he spent almost five years working with Celtic, and it's said his preference would be a job in the UK.

However, the potential €500,000 investment, if the Saudi takeover goes through, could sway McGuinness.

Prior to that, he led Donegal to the All-Ireland Football title in 2012.

more courts articles

Man (25) in court charged with murdering his father and attempted murder of mother Man (25) in court charged with murdering his father and attempted murder of mother
Man appears in court charged with false imprisonment of woman in van Man appears in court charged with false imprisonment of woman in van
Man in court over alleged false imprisonment of woman Man in court over alleged false imprisonment of woman

More in this section

Republic of Ireland Training Session and Media Conference Ogbene ruled out for 'few weeks'
Chelsea v Leicester City - Barclays Women's Super League - Kingsmeadow Willie Kirk sacked as Leicester boss after position became ‘untenable’
St Patrick's Athletic v Shelbourne - SSE Airtricity Men's Premier Division Damien Duff: 'The leading light of Irish football is not the national team but the league itself'
Sport Push Notifications

By clicking on 'Sign Up' you will be the first to know about our latest and best sporting content on this browser.

Sign Up
Sport
Newsletter

Latest news from the world of sport, along with the best in opinion from our outstanding team of sports writers

Sign up
Cookie Policy Privacy Policy Brand Safety FAQ Help Contact Us Terms and Conditions

© Examiner Echo Group Limited