McClean's Derry exit not 'any real surprise' - Coyle

Former Derry City striker Liam Coyle says that James McClean's exit from the club does not come as "any real surprise" after it was announced on Wednesday that his contract had been terminated by mutual consent with immediate effect.

McClean had not featured for Derry since July, before his contract was terminated by mutual consent on Wednesday

The 37-year-old, who has not played since July, had previously described an earlier attempt by the League of Ireland club to terminate his contract as "incomprehensible" and said his exile from the squad was "one of the most difficult periods in my life, personally and professionally".

But in a joint statement released on Wednesday, the club and McClean said they are "satisfied with the outcome and are pleased to move forward constructively".

Coyle, who won two league titles with the Candystripes, believes it is a decision which suits both parties, especially with the club preparing for the FAI Cup final against Waterford on 8 November.

"Over the last three or four months there's been a real breakdown between himself and the club," Coyle said.

Source: BBC Sport