Jim McGuinness returned to Donegal last year and picked up exactly where he left off, which was winning trophies and competing at the top level.
McGuinness lead his county to Division Two glory, before guiding them to becoming Ulster champions, beating the reigning champs Derry, Tyrone and eventual All-Ireland winners Armagh in the process.
The provincial champions then reached their first All-Ireland semi-final since 2014, which was the Glenties man's last season in charge of the county.
With his focus now firmly on 2025, and the new rules being introduced by the Football Rules Committee, the former Celtic coach isn't wasting any time.
Firstly Michael Murphy made a shock return from retirement, despite being away from inter-county football for more than two years.
Then, when the rules were passed by Special Congress, the Donegal team were no sooner away to Abu Dhabi for a warm-training camp.
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It has since been revealed by Donegal Live, that four other players who had previously played for Donegal, are coming back in from the cold.
Naomh Conaill's Eoghan McGettigan and Finnbarr Roarty have decided to re-join the panel, along with Gaoth Dobhair’s Odhran McFadden-Ferry.
A big plus for the Ulster side will be the inclusion of Kilcar's Eoin McHugh who has vast experience competing at the top level for his county.
McHugh has helped Donegal win Ulster titles, and has played in some big games in the jersey, while also enjoying some big days out with Kilcar.
McGuinness is potentially looking at the new rules, and trying to see what players will suit best. The former soccer coach has already said that he thinks these enhancements could see a return to the traditional number 11, a playmaker who can spray passes, and link up attacks.
Of course the three up front means that you need people who can win their own ball, take defenders on one on one, and one can only assume that is where the likes of Murphy comes to the forefront.
It also means that McGuinness will need defenders who are comfortable in one on one situations themselves, so there is an opportunity for players to stake a place in the team as they prepare for 2025.
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