James McClean and Derry City facing bitter dispute as homecoming unravels

All eyes will be on the Ryan McBride Brandywell Stadium on Wednesday morning when the squad reunite for the first time since the win over Sligo Rovers.

James McClean's return to Derry City was supposed to be the ideal conclusion to his career but it has turned into a disaster. Pic: Stephen McCarthy/Sportsfile

Derry City’s attempts to sack James McClean could lead to a bitter legal dispute between the Ireland centurion and his hometown club.

A move back from the UK for the 37-year-old, initially floated as the ideal completion of his career, has descended into a disaster.