James McClean defies Derry City in retirement dispute

Summarised from 3 outlets · Updated 6 Oct, 15:07 · Archive

James McClean insists he will decide when to retire, amid a dispute with Derry City.

James McClean has declared that he will make his own retirement decision, stating: 'I will decide when I retire. Nobody else will make that decision for me.' This comes amid an ongoing dispute with Derry City.

The Professional Footballers' Association has weighed in on the matter, saying the club has a 'duty of care' to McClean. The former Ireland winger has described this as 'one of the most difficult periods' of his life.

How it is being reported

• James McClean: I will decide when I retire; nobody else will make that decision for meDerry Journal · 6 Oct, 15:05
• James McClean opens up on difficult period amid Derry City disputeBelfast Live · 6 Oct, 14:37
• ‘I will decide when I retire. Nobody else will make that decision for me’: James McClean stands firm in dispute with Derry CityBelfast Telegraph · 6 Oct, 12:30

In this story: James McClean · Derry City · Professional Footballers' Association · Ireland

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