Not a great look. James McClean has given a revealing interview to the BBC, with the Wrexham and former Ireland winger detailing life growing up in the Creggan estate in Derry, and the abuse he has received over the years for not wearing a poppy. He told host Lucy Kennedy: “I was getting death threats, […]
2 months ago
‘People were saying I should be shot’ James McClean has opened up on the death threats he received for not wearing a remembrance poppy, and puts some of the blame for the reaction on his former club. While playing for Sunderland in 2012, McClean decided not to wear a poppy, and has since never worn […]
3 months ago
“Blessed and thankful I managed to walk away with minor injuries and return home to my family.” James McClean has expressed his gratitude after escaping a car crash with minor injuries. He describing the experience as one he “never wishes to encounter again.” The Wrexham captain, and former Republic of Ireland international was involved in […]
1 year ago
“It was a single-car accident with no other vehicles involved.” Republic of Ireland and Wrexham striker James McClean was involved in a single-vehicle car crash this morning, January 22, on his was to club training. Wrexham have said that he did not suffer significant injuries. According to the Daily Mail, the 35-year-old went off the […]
1 year ago
“People say I am being disrespectful, but don’t ask why I choose not to wear it.” Derry-native James McClean was once again subject to serious abuse from opposition fans during Wrexham’s defeat to Shrewsbury Town on Thursday. The 35-year-old – with over 100 Ireland caps to his name – is used to making headlines for […]
1 year ago
“Hang your heads in shame.” James McClean has criticised the use of “Londonderry” in the official programme for the Republic of Ireland’s Euro 2025 play-off against Wales at the Aviva Stadium on Tuesday night. The FAI have since apologised for referring to Derry as “Londonderry.” The controversy arose from a map in the programme showing […]
1 year ago