Clarke rescues vital draw for Derry City as Lynch declines to comment on James McClean
Derry City secured a draw against St Patrick’s Athletic in the League of Ireland, with James Clarke scoring the equalizer. The match was overshadowed by the absence of veteran James McClean following his controversial social media comments regarding the club's European exit.
Why it matters
The incident highlights the growing tension between professional football clubs and players regarding social media conduct and internal discipline.
JAMES CLARKE SALVAGED a big point for Derry City as they came from behind to frustrate St Patrick’s Athletic at Richmond Park.
St Pat’s enjoyed much of the ball for long periods of the game but failed to build on Aidan Keena’s first-half penalty.
Though he committed the foul for that spot kick, Brian Maher made several big saves between their post as Derry rallied late on to score a fine 73rd minute equaliser.
A third successive draw means St Pat’s once again failed to make up significant ground on leaders Shamrock Rovers who remain seven points ahead of them.
With just six wins from 26 games now, pre-season title pretenders Derry remain sixth and well off the European qualification places.
James Clarke, take a bow! 🚀 Derry are level at Richmond Park. pic.twitter.com/L83Rfy0Cb6
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