Neil McGee

The 36-year-old goes down as one of Donegal's most successful footballers.

And they stick in the throat. I missed so much there over the years because of what we were trying to achieve with Donegal. “I thought long and hard about last year, going back I mean.

McGee, a notoriously tough full-back, won the Sam Maguire in 2012 under Jim McGuiness, having made his debut back in 2005.

And with Declan (Bonner) staying on, I decided to give it one more shot. I missed so much there over the years because of what we were trying to achieve with Donegal." "I thought long and hard about last year, going back I mean.

The 36-year-old full back made 195 appearances for the Ulster county, winning the All-Ireland title in 2012.

McGee’s contribution — as well as that of his colleagues in Donegal’s defence — was at times underrated because of the team’s heavily defensive tactics but he was a highly regarded defender. I missed so much there over the years because of what we were trying to achieve with Donegal. But with the back playing up like it did after that injury the season before, I just didn’t feature like I would have wanted.

Arguably the outstanding full-back of the last decade or so, McGee was part of Donegal's All-Ireland winning side of 2012 and won five Ulster titles between ...

But if I could rewind the clock and do it all over again I would.” I missed so much there over the years because of what we were trying to achieve with Donegal. And with Declan (Bonner) staying on, I decided to give it one more shot. I have no regrets. "I thought long and hard about last year, going back I mean. So it was a much easier decision this time around.

All-Ireland winning Donegal defender Neil McGee has retired from inter-county football at the age of 37. The Gaoth Dobhair clubman, who helped Donegal to ...

And they stick in the throat. I missed so much there over the years." And with Declan (Bonner) staying on, I decided to give it one more shot.

All-Irleand-winning Donegal footballer Neil McGee has announced his retirement from inter-county football at the age of 36.

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NEIL McGee was still a teenager when Brian McEniff threw him into the fray against Tyrone in 2005 and, after the iron-clad Gweedore youngster was hurt early ...

So it’s sad to see him go and I wish him all the best in the future because, by God, he gave Donegal great service.” They were tough and strong and I’d have a very healthy respect for them – they’re too great fellas but you wouldn’t want to go in around the house (the goalmouth) with them at the same time! “His attitude was perfect – he was a 100 per cent man and we never had a day’s problem with him.