Wrexham's McClean explains poppy stance

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.
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.
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Wrexham fans heard singing chant after James McClean refused to stand with teammates for Remembrance silence
After the minute's silence, the Daily Mail report that some Wrexham supporters inside the Racecourse Ground chanted he "hates the f***ing King", which refers to the British monarchy. Back in April, after Wrexham secured automatic promotion to League One, McClean joined the club's supporters in singing the "hates the King" chant.
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.
Wrexham captain James McClean refuses to observe Remembrance Day
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.
James McClean speaks out for the first time after refusing to stand with Wrexham teammates during Remembrance silence
James McClean spoke out for the first time since refusing to stand with his Wrexham teammates during the Remembrance silence.
James McClean says he won’t ‘bend the knee’ over poppy stance after online abuse
Former Republic of Ireland footballer James McClean has said that he won’t “compromise my convictions” in his continued stance on wearing the Remembrance Day poppy.
Wrexham’s James McClean makes on-pitch Remembrance Day protest
Wrexham defender James McClean has courted controversy once more after refusing to stand with teammates for the Remembrance Day silence.
'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.
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James McClean breaks silence after refusing to 'bend the knee' and wear poppy
James McClean says he will never “bend the knee” and go back on his decision not to wear a poppy around Remembrance Sunday.
‘One thing I never will do is bend the knee’: James McClean speaks out after refusing to wear poppy
James McClean has said he will never “bend the knee” in response to the latest furore over his decision not to wear a poppy ...
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