Wrexham midfielder James McClean stood away from his teammates during a minute's silence ahead of Remembrance Sunday.
James McClean stood away from his Wrexham teammates during the Remembrance silence Wrexham midfielder James McClean stood away from his teammates during a minute’s silence ahead of Remembrance Sunday. The 35-year-old, who was born in Derry, Northern Ireland, has refused to take part in Remembrance commemorations since moving to England in 2011.
’ James McClean has refused to wear a poppy on his shirt since moving to England in 2011 McClean, who has previously played for Sunderland, Wigan Athletic, West Brom and Stoke City, has faced criticism from some fans throughout his career for his refusal to wear a Remembrance poppy on his shirt. McClean has previously said that he refuses to observe Remembrance traditions due to the British Army’s role in The Troubles.
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