McClean disputes Derry City claim over fitness and contract

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 6 Oct, 15:07 · Archive

James McClean has disputed Derry City's characterisation of his fitness amid a contract dispute with the club.

James McClean, 37, has hit out at Derry City amid an ongoing contract dispute with his hometown club. The dispute centres on Derry's attempt to terminate McClean's contract in August, just months after signing him in January. Derry reportedly claimed he was 'permanently incapacitated' and unable to fulfil the contract's terms because he was not fit enough.

McClean has rejected this characterisation, insisting that he will decide when he retires. The footballer's statement suggests he contests the club's assessment of his physical condition and their right to end the contract on these grounds.

How it is being reported

• Poppy-protest footballer James McClean, 37, hits out at Derry City after hometown club claimed he was 'permanently incapacitated' in failed bid to tear up his contractDaily Mail Sport · 6 Oct, 14:54
• 'I will decide when I retire' - McClean hits out at Derry City treatmentBBC Sport · 6 Oct, 13:09

In this story: James McClean · Derry City · Derry

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