Wrexham captain James McClean faced a hostile reception from Shrewsbury Town supporters after their 2-1 defeat. McClean responded with a scathing social media post, calling the Shrewsbury community a 'cesspit full of inbreds'.
Wrexham skipper James McClean has launched a scathing attack on Shrewsbury Town supporters following their 2-1 defeat at The Croud Meadow on Thursday evening. McClean and his Wrexham teammates faced jeers throughout and beyond the match as Shrewsbury secured a crucial victory that boosted their survival hopes, although they remain five points adrift of safety. The loss, coupled with the hostile reception, ignited a fiery exchange between McClean and the home crowd.
McClean attempted to engage with some fans before stewards intervened, and he received a yellow card late in the game for protesting a decision. Wrexham boss Phil Parkinson downplayed the incident, stating that McClean is accustomed to such treatment both home and away. However, McClean took to Instagram on Saturday morning to retaliate, posting a picture of a Shrewsbury fan making an obscene gesture at a Wrexham player. His caption, which has potentially sparked disciplinary action, read: 'In fairness if I was born and raised in Shrewsbury I'd probably be this angry as well cause it's an absolute cesspit full of inbreds.' McClean is no stranger to controversy. Last November, he opted out of wearing a poppy during Remembrance Day commemorations, explaining that the symbol held a different meaning for him and that he objected to its forced imposition. With over 625 appearances, including Premier League stints with West Brom and Stoke, McClean remains a seasoned professional in the league
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