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’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 take part in 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 fixtures against Mansfield.
Ex-Stoke City star James McClean hits back after refusing to wear poppy
Ex-Stoke City star James McClean says he will never go back on his decision not to wear a poppy around Remembrance Sunday. The Wrexham winger made headlines on Saturday after standing away from his team-mates during the minute's silence ahead of their 1-0 win over Mansfield Town.
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.
James McClean stands separately to team-mates and doesn’t wear poppy during Remembrance Sunday minute’s silence
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 fixtures 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 and holding a
Wrexham's James McClean refuses to stand with teammates for Remembrance silence
The 35-year-old, who was born in Derry, Northern Ireland, has refused to take part in Remembrance commemorations since moving to England.
'Wearing a poppy shows you care'
"The poppy shows that you care. Shows them that you've taken the time out to remember what they're doing," he told the BBC.
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