McClean insists he is still a Derry City player amid ongoing dispute
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 12, 2026, 11:24 AM
Last updated Aug 12, 2026
James McClean attended Derry City's open training session on August 11, amid speculation regarding his future at the club. The former Republic of Ireland international has not been included in the last five match-day squads, leading to reports that Derry is seeking a settlement to end his contract. McClean expressed his frustrations about the situation publicly, having posted about issues within the club recently. Despite the tensions, he trained with Derry and responded to inquiries about his status by lifting his boots and saying he was 'clearly' still with the team. Derry City currently sits sixth in the league, having a challenging season that contributed to the dismissal of their manager.
- •McClean has not featured in the last five match-day squads
- •Derry City is currently sixth in the league standings
- •McClean joined Derry from Wrexham on a multi-year deal
- •Tensions have risen following Derry's early exits in competitions
- •Derry City recently parted ways with manager Tiernan Lynch
- 11:24 AMBBC Football — McClean remains Derry City player - Connolly
- 3:51 PMYahoo Sports — McClean 'clearly' still Derry player amid dispute
"Former Republic of Ireland international James McClean attends Derry City's open training session on Tuesday despite reports that the club are attempting to find a settlement that will end his time at the Brandywell Stadium.
"Derry City interim manager Mark Connolly reiterates that James McClean remains employed by the club despite speculation over his future.
Sources
External links- BBC FootballAug 12, 2026, 11:24 AMMcClean remains Derry City player - Connolly
Derry City interim manager Mark Connolly reiterates that James McClean remains employed by the club despite speculation over his future.
- Yahoo SportsAug 11, 2026, 3:51 PMMcClean 'clearly' still Derry player amid dispute
Former Republic of Ireland international James McClean attends Derry City's open training session on Tuesday despite reports that the club are attempting to find a settlement that will end his time at the Brandywell Stadium.
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