Paddy Power have paid tribute to Donegal boss Jim McGuinness by unveiling a statue of him in a 'Christ the Redeemer' stance outside Croke Park. The 'Jim The Redeemer' statue celebrates McGuinness' miraculous powers which have unexpectedly resurrected the Donegal team and guided them to an All-Ireland final against Kerry on Sunday.
The statue is inspired by McGuinness' striking resemblance to Jesus Christ back when he was an inter-county player (McGuinness, not Jesus).
A spokesperson for Paddy Power said:
Now that Jim McGuinness has his very own statue it’s not just looks and god-like powers that he has in common with the son of the almighty. Jesus Christ was a great lad but I doubt he’d have managed to get Donegal to two All-Ireland finals and their fans will be hoping that Jim has one more miracle in his back pocket to ensure his sainthood in the hills.