The Hard Shoulder

Sport with John Duggan: James McClean leaves Derry City

The Hard Shoulder

Show Notes

Off The Ball’s John Duggan joined Ciara and Shane on The Hard Shoulder to review the week in sport and look ahead to the weekend’s action…

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