This defeat appears to have convinced a large portion of the home fans that it won’t be happening under this regime. Manager Tiernan Lynch and his players were booed in the aftermath of a result that they couldn’t really argue with. Trailing by a goal at half-time, they huffed and puffed without ever looking like … Read more
Home side knocking on the door at the Brandywell James McClean’s delivery from the corner is a good one and James Clarke rises highest but the ex-Bohs and Drogheda man can’t direct his header on target. Moments later, Josh Thomas runs through on goal and his low shot is kept out by Sligo stopper Sam … Read more
Mr McClean, a native of the city, returned home last month to play for boyhood club Derry City following a 15-year spell playing in England and Wales at clubs such as Sunderland, Wigan and most recently Wrexham. He also earned 103 caps for the national team where he represented his country in two European Championships. … Read more
President’s Cup: Shamrock Rovers 0 Derry City 1 (Markey 33) Before the President’s Cup was presented to Derry City, James McClean moved easily among the Shamrock Rovers crowd, even helping one young fan with a selfie. Clearly, the League of Ireland has found its replacement for Damien Duff. In boxing parlance, this was a useful … Read more
Former Ireland winger takes to Instagram with message after picking up first piece of silverware on return to Derry City with President’s Cup victory over Hoops James McClean of Derry City celebrates in front of the Shamrock Rovers supporters after team-mate Darragh Markey scored in the 2026 President’s Cup final at Tallaght Stadium in Dublin. … Read more
ST PAT’S are hoping to tie up the signing of Barry Cotter after landing English striker Ryan Edmondson. Edmondson has joined the club from Central Coast Mariners, for whom he scored nine times in 48 appearances since joining two years ago. Sign up for the Sport newsletter Thank you! Stephen Kenny would like to bolster … Read more
Veteran midfielder’s time in Wales comes to an end as he signs multi-year deal at Brandywell New Derry City signing James McClean is pictured during a media event in Derry. Photo: Ramsey Cardy/Sportsfile James McClean has finalised his return to Derry City after an agreement was reached with Wrexham to allow the 36-year-old to make … Read more
Exclusive | Former Ireland winger heading back home as his time in Wales comes to an end Wrexham’s James McClean set to join Derry James McClean is finalising a return to Derry City this weekend after an agreement was reached with Wrexham that will allow the 36-year-old to make an immediate move to the Brandywell on … Read more
League of Ireland (all kick-offs 7.45pm unless stated) Premier Division (Full-time)Bohemians 1 – Derry City 0 Cork City 1 – Shelbourne 1 Waterford 2 – Drogheda United 2 Sligo Rovers 0 – St.Patrick’s Athletic 1 Shamrock Rovers 0 – Galway United 0 First Division (Full-time) Bray Wanderers 3 – Finn Harps 1 Cobh Ramblers … Read more
Shelbourne manager Damien Duff speaking to Virgin Media after the game: “We expect to beat anyone home or away, so obviously the lads are disappointed. There’s another game coming on Friday so we have to dust ourselves down and come again for that. Did we deserve to win tonight? I don’t think there was much … Read more