Off the PitchDaily Mail FootballUnverified source· 11 Aug 2026
McClean defiant at training amid contract row
James McClean showed up for training despite reports his hometown club wants to rip up his contract.
J. McClean
player
Who
James McClean
What
Arrived for training amid contract termination reports
When
Tuesday morning
Where
Derry City's Brandywell Stadium
What happened. James McClean arrived at Derry City training in a black Range Rover despite reports the club wants to cancel his contract due to lack of 'physical capacity'.
- McClean has two years left on his deal but has started only 12 of 27 league games.
- He is expected to argue a contract cannot be cancelled unilaterally.
- Derry City sit sixth in the League of Ireland Premier Division.
“Clearly.”
— James McClean
McClean's future at Derry City remains uncertain as he insists on proper fitness assessment.
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