James McClean, poppy and Wrexham

Wrexham’s James McClean defends Remembrance stance and says the poppy is ‘forced upon me’
James McClean said he takes offence at the poppy being “forced upon me” after standing by his ongoing refusal to take part in pre-match Remembrance Sunday commemorations.
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James McClean’s poppy protest is about freedom – and that we should celebrate
But McClean probably won’t be known for his durability, or his trickery on the wing. He is that rare animal – a footballer who has long-held, deep-rooted political beliefs, who is prepared to stand up for them, and indeed speak up for them, no matter how much trouble it causes him.
Wrexham’s James McClean refuses to wear poppy for Remembrance Sunday
Wrexham captain James McClean continued his ongoing protest to Remembrance Sunday by refusing to wear a poppy and standing away from his teammates during the League One club’s fixture against Mansfield on Saturday.
'No compromise' - Wrexham's McClean explains poppy stance
In the face of criticism, Wrexham captain James McClean says he will not compromise his convictions after explaining why he opts not to wear a poppy for Remembrance Day.
Wrexham player James McClean 'only free to protest against wearing a poppy because of sacrifices of those it commemorates', it has been claimed.
Irish Wrexham captain James McClean is only free to protest against wearing a poppy because of the sacrifices of countless soldiers whom it commemorates, it has been claimed.
Wrexham captain James McClean explains poppy stance as Irishman continues to make headlines on an annual basis
James McClean makes headlines around Remembrance Day on an annual basis, with the Wrexham captain explaining his stance on the poppy front.
Wrexham's James McLean responds after latest Remembrance row
Wrexham star James McLean has found himself in the national spotlight once again after standing apart from his team mates during a Remembrance silence. Ahead of yesterday's match (November 9) at the Stok Cae Ras where Wrexham AFC beat Mansfield Town FC 1-0,
Wrexham captain James McClean refuses to observe Remembrance Sunday
Wrexham captain James McClean stood separately to his team-mates and refused to wear a poppy as the club observed a minute’s silence for Remembrance Sunday ahead of their fixture against Mansfield. Games across the country this weekend will pay their respects to those fallen in war by wearing a traditional poppy on their shirts or black armband

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