James McClean remains training with Derry City despite widespread reports that his contract with the club had been terminated after a tumultuous few weeks.
McClean has been outspoken about his situation at Derry City for some time now, and reports last month suggested his contract with the Candystripes would be terminated.
Former Derry boss Tiernan Lynch found himself on the receiving end of social media criticism from McClean before his dismissal.
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It has been a tough campaign for the Candystripes but they had something to cheer about after Michael Duffy did his thing in a 4-2 win over Dundalk on Sunday.
That victory sees them reach the FAI Cup semi-finals and they will travel to take on Galway United at the end of this month.
Mark Connolly offers James McClean update
Connolly spoke to RTÉ’s Tony O’Donoghue after the win, and was asked about whether the decorated Ireland international could be restored to the matchday squad with a potential FAI Cup success in their grasp.
However the former Derry veteran was cryptic in his response, giving little clear indication that McClean could return to the pitch in a competitive capacity.
James has been training like you said, but we have just stuck with the same squad over the last few weeks as you can see,” he said.
“At the moment, this is just where we are… Obviously he wasn’t in the squad today and that is just where we are at.
“Every player is always considered but that is just where the squad was and what we picked.”
Derry City last won the FAI Cup in 2022 and McClean was famously in attendance as a supporter on the day as he cheered on what was, at the time, his former side.
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