James McClean rightly slammed for comments on men’s therapy

Not his finest moment.

Although never shy of courting controversy, McClean's actions did little to affect his Ireland career, with the Derry man retiring after 103 caps.

However, his second spell at Derry, following his return from many a year playing in England, has been a disaster so far, with the winger's outspoken ways and poor form leading him to be shut out from match-day squads.

In a revealing interview with Kimmage for the Irish Independent, he was asked why he had never tried therapy.

Given the high rate of suicide in Ireland among men, McClean's comments, as someone who would be seen by many as a role model, are disappointing to say the least.

As we reported on last month, suicide is the leading cause of death in Ireland among among men aged 15 to 29, with males 4.6 times more likely to die by suicide than women.