James McClean, Wrexham and Remembrance

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’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 captain added will never “bend the knee to compromise my convictions” as he spoke out for the first time since standing separately to his team-mates during a minute’s
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
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 issues personal statement after Remembrance snub controversy in Wrexham match
James McClean has broken his silence after he refused to wear a poppy during Wrexham's National League win over Mansfield Town on Saturday
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 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 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.
Wrexham player James McClean refuses to stand beside teammates during Remembrance silence
A Wrexham player was seen to step away from his teammates as the squad observed a minute's silence ahead of Remembrance Day.
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,
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

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