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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 …

Ireland U19 defender Nathan Collins was handed the Stoke City captaincy for the first time in a league game as The Potters suffered defeat to Leeds in the Championship on Saturday. At just 18 years of age, Collins became the youngest captain in the club’s history when he was handed the armband in the League Cup against Wigan two weeks …

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 …

Ireland U19 international Nathan Collins captained Stoke City to a 1-0 win over Wigan in the Carabao Cup last night, with the centre-back also grabbing the winning goal for the Potters. Collins was handed the armband in just his fifth appearance for the Stoke first team and impressed in the victory as he was named the youngest captain in the …

Ireland striker Scott Hogan is reportedly set for another loan move away from Aston Villa with Championship club Stoke City poised to sign the 27-year old. Hogan joined Sheffield United on loan from Aston Villa in January and he helped Chris Wilder’s side to Premier League promotion playing eight times, scoring twice and creating one goal. The frontman added some …

Stoke City midfielder Joe Allen has heaped praise on Irish defender Nathan Collins and has tipped the 18-year old to play a “big part” in the Potters push for promotion this season. Collins broke into the first team under manager Nathan Jones towards the end of the last campaign appearing three times and impressing despite his tender age. After reported …

Irish defender Nathan Collins has signed a new long-term contract with Stoke City amid interest from Manchester United. Collins broke into Stoke’s first-team at the end of last season, playing the final three games of the Championship campaign, and has featured regularly for the team in pre-season. Man United were reportedly interested in signing the centre-half after he was recommended …

“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 …

Manchester United look set to sign Stoke City and Irish underage international defender Nathan Collins as Ole Gunnar Solksjaer looks to rebuild his squad ahead of the coming season. According to a report in The Sun, Solskjaer is set to make an offer for the 18-year old who broke into Stoke City’s first team at the tail end of last …

Kick It Out, the organisation which supports equality in football has released a statement in support of James McClean, condemning the recent spate of sectarian abuse he has been subjected to. The Irish international received a birthday card at Stoke’s training ground this week which contained a slew of vile abuse directed at McClean and his nationality. Messages included telling …

Ireland U19s defender Nathan Collins made his first full start for Stoke City in their 1-0 defeat to Middlesbrough on Friday. Collins played his first full 90 at the heart of the Stoke defence and looked comfortable and assured despite his side suffering defeat. The defender who was signed by Stoke City from Cherry Orchard had made his first-team debut …

Irish midfielder James McClean has issued a statement on Stoke City’s website apologising to the “decent and respectful” fans of the club whom he may have offended following a post on Instagram. The 29-year old had been abused by a section of the home fans at the BET365 stadium following Stoke’s 0-0 draw with Middlesbrough after his refusal to wear …

The Football Association (FA) have issued a warning to James McClean due to the “offensive” language he used in the now-famous social media post which he put out on Instagram in the aftermath of Stoke City’s clash with Middlesbrough. In the post, McClean quoted Bobby Sands and also referred to the fans who abused him as “uneducated cavemen”. As reported …

Stoke City have released a statement surrounding the wearing of a remembrance day poppy, in which they defend midfielder James McClean’s decision not sport the flower on his shirt. The 29-year old will again not wear the poppy having done the same at previous clubs Sunderland, Wigan and West Brom and has been involved in a debate over the issue …

James McClean has had a challenging start to life at Stoke City. Some of the Potters faithful weren’t very welcoming of the Derry man, given his stance on wearing the poppy during the annual Remembrance period. It then emerged on Thursday that McClean was involved in a bust-up at half time of their Wigan defeat with two Stoke veterans in …

James McClean was involved in a tunnel bust-up with his teammates as his Stoke City side fell to another defeat in what has been a dismal Championship campaign thus far for the recently relegated outfit.  The Potters remain without a victory after four games; they have drawn two and lost two. Their two-point haul sees them sit in the relegation …

Liverpool forward Xherdan Shaqiri has fired back at the more vocal critics of his professionalism and work ethic. Pundits Gary Neville had marked the Swiss international down as “unprofessional” during the World Cup and questioned why Liverpool were even pursuing a deal for the 26-year-old, while brother Phil went one further and branded him a “disgrace” for his perceived lack of …