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THE NEWSROUND | McClean and Derry City part ways | Baloucoune and others extend Ulster contracts

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Show Notes

Eoin Sheahan, Arthur O’Dea and Stephen Doyle are in studio for Wednesday’s Newsround, as James McClean and Derry City have parted ways, while Ulster announced the contract extensions of Robert Baloucoune, James McNabney and Joe Hopes.

Meanwhile, the fallout continues after Arsenal’s defeat to Fleetwood last night!

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