McIver must wonder about staying on

I’m not surprised by the disappointment shown by Donegal manager Brian McIver after his side lost their way against Tyrone at Edendork yesterday.
This was a big match for Donegal who have enjoyed a good start to this year’s league campaign.
McIver had a real job on his hands at the start of the season as Donegal failed last year to capitalise on winning their first national title since 1992 when they won the league.
McIver stepped down from the job when they were put out of the All Ireland in frustration at the attitude of some of his players but changed his mind to go for another year.
He must be wondering now did he do the right thing as his team were out fought by Tyrone in the second half of yesterday’s game.
McIver is a proud and passionate man and he couldn’t mask his disappointment yesterday.
This was a great opportunity for Donegal to put one over the Red Hands who are still nowhere near firing on all cylinders and who still have a number of very important players missing or fighting for full fitness.
He didn’t mince words when he said that his side were cleaned out in the middle of the field and this result will do nothing for his side’s self belief that they can win an Ulster title.
Donegal have been under achievers over recent years able to pull off the odd shock but coming up short when they need a big performance most.
I thought earlier in the season when the Tir Chonaill men won two games in a row in tight finishes that maybe they had turned the corner but it’s going to be a long way back from this result.