"Image source, Inpho Former Republic of Ireland winger James McClean assisted the only goal of the game on his return to Derry City colours as the Candystripes beat Shamrock Rovers 1-0 to lift the President's Cup at Tallaght Stadium on Saturday evening. The 36-year-old, who re-signed for his hometown club from Wrexham last month, was jeered by home supporters throughout his return to the League of Ireland, sarcastically applauding Rovers' fans after providing the cross for Darragh Markey's goal in the 33rd minute."
"The 103-times capped international, who spent time posing for pictures with Rovers fans following the final whistle, later posted to explain that his refusal to speak to written media after the game was due to an issue with a journalist dating back to 2017 and predict that Arsenal-bound opposition midfielder Victor Ozhianvuna will go on to be a "top player if he continues to work hard" after his move to the Premier League leaders in January 2027."
James McClean provided the cross for Darragh Markey's 33rd-minute goal as Derry City defeated Shamrock Rovers 1-0 to win the President's Cup at Tallaght Stadium. McClean re-signed for his hometown club from Wrexham and faced jeers from home supporters, sarcastically applauding Rovers fans after the assist. He posted "stay classy" on social media and alleged sectarian chanting during the match. McClean declined to speak to written media because of a prior issue with a journalist dating back to 2017. He started in central midfield among six new signings; his brother Patrick also featured as Derry prepare for their league opener on 6 February.
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