Tag Archives: james mcclean

James McClean has come to the defence of new Irish manager Stephen Kenny, taking exception to comments made by former internationals Gary Breen and Stephen Hunt. Kenny stepped into the role last week, coming up from the Under-21s as part of the FAI’s succession plan, but both Hunt and Breen voiced their concerns over his appointment. Hunt questioned how some …

Republic of Ireland international James McClean has been fined two weeks’ wages for a controversial Instagram post.  The Stoke City winger posted an image on his Instagram account which included himself wearing a balaclava alongside his two children with the caption: “Today’s School lesson — History.” The post was widely criticised on social media and McClean has agreed to delete …

A group of Republic of Ireland internationals have come together to help Irish clubs who are struggling financially due to the outbreak of Coronavirus (Covid-19).  James McClean, Kevin Long and Enda Stevens, who are clients of Integrity Sports, are among those to have jointly donated €25,000 to an emergency fund to help League of Ireland players whose employment has been …

Mick McCarthy has hinted that Jack Byrne may play a part in the Republic of Ireland’s crucial Euro 2020 playoff semi-final with Slovakia later this month.  The Shamrock Rovers star has been in scintillating form for the Tallaght club so far this season. He’s scored three goals in five games including a stunning late winner against league champions Dundalk. Byrne …

Stoke City winger James McClean faces a race to be fit for Ireland’s crucial Euro 2020 playoff against Slovakia next month after suffering a medial knee ligament injury. The Championship club confirmed that McClean would face “several weeks on the sidelines” after he went off injured during their 2-0 defeat to Preston earlier this week. McClean has been a crucial …

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 …