James McClean Shows up to Training Despite Having Derry City Contract Torn Up
McClean has signaled unhappiness since returning from Wrexham, and Derry City and the player have not responded to exit reports.
- On Tuesday, 37-year-old James McClean arrived at Brandywell Stadium for training despite reports that Derry City terminated his contract late Monday night.
- Previously, McClean signaled his unhappiness regarding Derry City's performance, publicly criticizing the team's European exit against Rijeka on social media.
- During a social media tirade, McClean labeled League of Ireland icon Roddy Collins "a manager who absolutely stunk the place out there" after Collins criticized his signing.
- Manager Tiernan Lynch departed last Wednesday after 19 months in charge, with interim director Mark Connolly overseeing a 2-0 Premier Division win over Sligo Rovers.
- Derry City currently sits sixth in the Premier Division and faces an uphill task qualifying for European football next year, with former Celtic captain Scott Brown linked to the managerial position.
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James McClean gives blunt one-word response as Derry City 'try to rip up contract'
James McClean delivered a defiant one-word response after reporting for Derry City training despite claims the club are attempting to terminate his contract.The former Wrexham star arrived at Derry's training ground in a black Range Rover on Tuesday morning amid significant uncertainty surrounding his future.Reports in Ireland claim Derry are seeking to end McClean's deal because of concerns over his alleged "physical capacity" to fulfil the ter…
James McClean shows up to training despite having Derry City contract torn up
James McClean has shown up to Derry City training mere hours after he had his contract terminated by the League of Ireland side. The Candystripes, who are in search of a new manager after parting ways with Tiernan Lynch, reportedly agreed to terminate the contract of the ex-Ireland star McClean after a series of outbursts […]
James McClean to appear at Derry City training amid rumours over future
James McClean is set to appear at an open training session for Derry City despite rumours swirling over his future at the club, with reports suggesting his time with the Candystripes could soon be coming to an end
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