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Kick It Out have released a statement addressing the latest alleged discriminatory abuse targeted at Republic of Ireland international and Stoke City’s James McClean.  McClean has been the subject of chants from the stands in matches away to Huddersfield and Barnsley this season. The FA have charged Barnsley with a breach of FA Rule E20 while the latest example of …

Stoke City have released a statement condemning the abuse of winger James McClean who was the subjected to discriminatory chanting earlier this season. Barnsley were charged by the FA following sectarian chanting aimed at McClean in November, with Stoke’s game against Huddersfield having to be stopped momentarily while the winger reported the abuse to the referee. McClean’s club released a …

The FA have charged Championship side Barnsley following alleged sectarian abuse aimed at Irish international James McClean during their game against Stoke in November. McClean was allegedly the target of sectarian chanting in the lead up to Remembrance Sunday in November with the FA outlining that Barnsley failed to ensure their supporters conducted themselves in an appropriate fashion. In a …

The Professional Footballers’ Association in England have offered support to James McClean in the wake of sectarian abuse he faced from fans on Wednesday night.  The Irish international was representing Stoke City against Huddersfield Town on New Year’s Day when the match officials stopped the game to inform both managers that McClean had reported that he had been receiving abuse …

Stoke City’s Skybet Championship clash with Huddersfield Town was called to a stop this afternoon when James McClean was subjected to abusive chanting from the stands. Huddersfield Town have confirmed that they are to investigate claims of sectarian abuse aimed at the Irish international after the winger reported such to match referee James Linington. Linington stopped play in the 64th …

The English Football Association have launched an investigation after James McClean was allegedly targeted with sectarian chanting by Barnsley fans. The Republic of Ireland international was said to have been targeted during Stoke City’s 4-2 win over Barnsley at Oakwell on Saturday afternoon. According to the Daily Mail, a small section of supporters regularly booed McClean and songs containing the …

Mick McCarthy has addressed criticism of James McClean and hit back at, what he perceives to be, negative coverage of the national team. The Republic of Ireland face a do or die Euro 2020 qualifier against Denmark on November 18, a match they must win to qualify for the tournament next summer. McCarthy announced his 39-man provisional squad for the …

Former Stoke City striker Peter Crouch has opened up on the abuse suffered by ex-teammate James McClean outlining that he “took a hell of a lot of stick” from the terraces. McClean has come under fire from many fans over the years for his refusal to wear the poppy for Remembrance Day commemorations and must constantly defend himself over his …

A rainy Tuesday afternoon on the first day of October was the ideal time to announce this Republic of Ireland squad. The two went together perfectly, like James McClean and a needless tackle. Both were rather grim. Both pointed to tough days to come. But, if we can just get through the winter, better times await next summer. That’s the …

A former Belfast councillor who falsely referred to James McClean as a “super Provo” will payout £63,000 (€71,000) to the footballer, the High Court heard today. According to McClean’s legal representative John Finucane, the Stoke City and Ireland winger is “delighted” at the conclusion of the defamation case against former Ulster Unionist Party councillor Chris McGimpsey. Finucane also outlined in …

James McClean has praised the mentality and leadership qualities of his Stoke club mate Nathan Collins, in what’s been a break out season for the 18-year-old so far. Collins, who was given his first-team chance at Stoke under Nathan Jones last season, has continued his development this campaign featuring frequently at the Bet365 – even captaining the club on a …

A Sunderland fan has pleaded guilty to leading a train of 20 others in a “f**k James McClean” chant as well as other sectarian, homophobic and racist slurs in April of this year. McClean is no stranger to abuse from fans and has come under fire over the years for his refusal to wear the poppy for Remembrance Day commemorations …

Kick It Out have released a statement condemning a handful of instances of abuse towards players including Irish internationals James McClean and Cyrus Christie on the opening weekend of the Football League. The organisation, which supports equality in football, identified a number of claims of abuse and violence against four players on Saturday. Ireland and Fulham defender Cyrus Christie alleged …

Irish winger James McClean he will be playing a new position at his club this season, with Stoke City manager Nathan Jones in the process of converting him into a left-back. McClean primarily played as either a left-winger or a left-sided midfielder during his first season at Stoke, however with left-back a problem area for the Potters, Jones has opted …

The European domestic season and international break have concluded, so attention has switched to the transfer window and several Irish players are likely to attract interest. Some Irish players are out of contract next season, meaning that their clubs may want to cash in. Others may want to move on given a lack of game time or because of interest …

Originally published on June 11. McClean’s days as a starter for Ireland should be over. It won’t be remembered by many, but there was a moment in the first half of the Republic of Ireland’s sluggish 2-0 win over Gibraltar that could have resulted in a goal for the away side. Gibraltar went on a rare counterattack and had a …

“We wanted to go out and prove a point.” Ireland earned a hard-fought 1-1 draw against Denmark on Friday night in Copenhagen. Mick McCarthy’s side came from behind to record a valuable result in the Euro 2020 qualifier. Shane Duffy capped a brilliant individual performance by powering a header beyond Kasper Schmeichel late in the second half. Pierre-Emile Hoejbjerg opened …

“They’re a bunch of cowards the footballing authorities. They’re a bunch of hypocrites.” James McClean has hit out at the English FA, for their lack of action over sectarian abuse the Derryman has received recently and throughout his career. Every year, around November, McClean is targeted by fans on social media and in football grounds over his refusal to wear the …