The Republic of Ireland winger, 31, has spent nine seasons playing football in England and has refused to wear the poppy during stints at Sunderland, Wigan, West Bromwich Albion and Stoke City.

Republic of Ireland international James McClean told Patrick Kielty on Friday's Late Late Show that the racist and sectarian abuse he has faced while playing football in the UK is "not going to ...

Sport; Football; James McClean; James McClean's minute's silence controversy, 'inbred' rant and fury at DMs to wife Wrexham star James McClean has been in the thick of the action this season, with ...

James McClean has welcomed a special exemption he's been granted to enhance his safety, but has insisted he didn't ask for it. The English Football League decided on Monday night that McClean will ...

Editor's note: This article has been updated in light of James McClean signing for WrexhamEditor’s Note: This story is included in The Athletic’s Best of 2023. View the full list. It came at a ...