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James McClean’s Wife Admits Footballer Is ‘Struggling’ Following Controversial Mental Health Claims

Erin McClean said she is urging her husband to seek therapy as Derry City FC condemned his remarks and agreed to meet Men’s Action Network.

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Erin McClean has spoken out following her husband James McClean’s controversial comments regarding mental health, claiming the footballer is ‘struggling’.  The legendary footballer sparked major controversy when he claimed men who choose to speak to a therapist about their mental health issues were ‘weak’.  James even revealed in this interview with the Sunday Independent that […]

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Erin McClean, the wife of former Premier League player James McClean, has come out in defence of her husband after he made controversial comments about men's mental health. McClean, who played for Sunderland and West Brom, told the Independent that seeking psychological help was a sign of weakness. "To me, it's just weakness. As a man, I see it as weakness. I don't have to open up and talk about my feelings with someone," the Irishman said.

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EVOKE.ie broke the news on Monday, October 19, 2026.
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