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Connolly 'sticking with same squad' amid McClean absence

BBC Sport reportMonday 21 September, 07:39 UKSingle source

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Interim manager Mark Connolly has ruled out James McClean's return, saying the club will stick with its current squad after the 37-year-old's contract dispute in August.

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