Derry City FC notes the public statement issued by the PFA Ireland (PFAI) on behalf of James McClean on 6 October 2026. This statement was made without prior notice to the Club, just four days before the biggest match of the Club's season. derrycityfc.net/2026/10/stat… The Club welcomes James' acknowledgement that some of his recent actions were misjudged and that his frustrations should have remained in-house. At all times, the Club has sought to resolve this internal matter privately. Out of respect for confidentiality and the fact that this dispute involves sensitive medical details regarding James’ hip condition, the Club have previously refrained from making any public statement on the matter. While the PFAI and James have chosen to publicise selective elements of the medical advice received, the Club does not propose to comment further on James' current medical condition. The Club is fully aware of the obligations it owes to all contracted players. All squad members who are deemed fully fit remain available for selection. Ultimately, matchday selection remains the sole prerogative of the management team, acting in conjunction with guidance from our medical staff. The Club's absolute focus is on Saturday’s FAI Cup semi-final against Galway United, and the Club will make no further comment on this matter at this time.