Wrexham's James McClean defends Remembrance 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.
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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.
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.
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.
What James McClean did to Mansfield fans after refusing to stand with Wrexham teammates for Remembrance silence
A video shows what James McClean did to Mansfield fans after refusing to stand with his Wrexham teammates as they observed a minute's silence ahead of Remembrance Sunday. McClean has refused to take part in Remembrance commemorations ever since he moved to England back in 2011.
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 AFC's James McClean refuses to stand with team-mates for Remembrance tribute
The Red Dragon's captain once again refused to wear a poppy as his teammates and the opposition paid their respects before kick-off
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 ...
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Wrexham 1 Mansfield 0: History in the making? And James McClean is at home in Wales
With apologies to Benjamin Franklin, nothing seems certain in life except death, taxes and James McClean being jeered by ...