Derry players vexed by pay wait

NEWS:TENSIONS between players and administrators at Derry City have reached an all-time high after squad members spoke to local media late on Thursday night to express their anger and concern at the state of the club's finances.

The players are owed three weeks’ wages and are in danger of being left short another five for October if the club cannot secure a financial boost by next Friday.

Reports had suggested the club might seek that cash injection from the FAI yesterday, and it is believed this was the understanding of the players.

However, no meeting took place between the two parties, nor was one ever scheduled, according to the association.

The players were prompted to contact the Derry Journal after squad members Peter Hutton, Ger O’Brien, Steven Gray, Clive Delaney and Gareth McGlynn met with the board of directors on Wednesday night after which they claimed to have been told any player could leave the club on a free transfer if they wished.

For its part the club has expressed its disappointment the players chose to publicise the contentious issue.