James McClean came to the rescue of a Down syndrome team in need of an opponent

“I just want to say a huge thank you to James McClean and his mates for coming down to see our lads today and giving them their first big game experience!!!”

James McClean came to the rescue of a team of children with Down syndrome in need of some opposition, writes Stephen Barry.

The Oxford Bulls, based in Derry, have been training since October 2015 but haven’t had any opponents to face them.