James McClean M Wrexham b.1989

[tetsujin1979]

Not after playing there against Portugal he isn't

[Flexy]

Has James McClean fallen out with Rossler at Wigan or is he Injured at the moment, just he hasnt featured even on the bench this season

[Roberto]

Has James McClean fallen out with Rossler at Wigan or is he Injured at the moment, just he hasnt featured even on the bench this season

Injured.

http://pieeatersfootie.sbnation.com/2014/7/16/5904683/injury-update-james-mcclean-joins-injury-list

[DannyInvincible]

James speaks about his injury and withdrawal from the squad prior to tonight's game:


http://vimeo.com/105165917

He'll definitely miss the Georgia game.

[Charlie Darwin]

McClean back on the bench for Wigan tonight but yet to be introduced.

[Stuttgart88]

Hi, I'm James.

That's all it takes.

[Charlie Darwin]

He'd probably still find a way to offend someone.

Hi, I'm James. *tips broad black brimmer*

[punkrocket]

But a real Derry wan would say I'm James, Hi.

[Fixer82]

But a real Derry wan would say I'm James, Hi.

A real Derry man would just say 'yes'

[Charlie Darwin]

Surely a real Derry man would say "I may be James, I may not be James, but I resent your implication."

[DannyInvincible]

James may have said, "I may be James, I may not be James, but I resent your implication", or James may not have said, "I may be James, I may not be James, but I resent your implication", but I resent your implication.

[tetsujin1979]

McClean's been really positive for Wigan in the second half, their goal was deflected into the net by Waghorn from a powerful McClean shot.

[Roberto]

Looks like James is not very happy at the moment:

http://www.cockneylatic.co.uk/forum/5-cockney-latic-main-forum/114553-trouble-int-camp

[DannyInvincible]

Looks like James is not very happy at the moment:

http://www.cockneylatic.co.uk/forum/5-cockney-latic-main-forum/114553-trouble-int-camp

Sitting in the stands and wandering the stadium carpark at the same time? Who would be truly happy whilst afflicted with double personality disorder? :p

[Stuttgart88]

Looks like James is not very happy at the moment:

http://www.cockneylatic.co.uk/forum/5-cockney-latic-main-forum/114553-trouble-int-campat least he has learnt not to let off steam via Twitter.

May he's growing up and merely throwing tantrums in the real world and not in cyberspace.

[tetsujin1979]

at least he has learnt not to let off steam via Twitter.

May he's growing up and merely throwing tantrums in the real world and not in cyberspace.
he closed his account a few months ago, he's closed at least two previous accounts but this time it appears to be sticking

[DannyInvincible]

James scored his first two league goals of the season today against Derby after coming on as a subsitute for Callum McManaman in the 62nd minute. Seems to be playing well of late.

Rob Kiernan also started for Wigan, whilst Richard Keogh and Cyrus Christie started for Derby with Jeff Hendrick coming on at half-time. Leon Best was on the bench.

[DannyInvincible]

James' goals against Derby from 0:37 onward:


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3Q0nd-RAkFs

[tricky_colour]

Nice to see him back on form.

[TheOneWhoKnocks]

Scoring the match winning brace against Derby isn't enough to see McClean named in the starting line up today. Wonder if it has anything to do with his refusal to wear a stupid flower on his kit/tracksuit?

[DannyInvincible]

Probably not. He's just come on.

[Charlie Darwin]

Is he wearing a poppy?

[DannyInvincible]

I'm not watching, so not sure. I'd be surprised if so, but there's no storm on Twitter yet...

Anyhow, Ross McCormack's just after getting sent off after an altercation with him. James got booked.

[DannyInvincible]

Scoring the match winning brace against Derby isn't enough to see McClean named in the starting line up today. Wonder if it has anything to do with his refusal to wear a stupid flower on his kit/tracksuit?

Just been watching a bit of the Football League Show and I don't think any side in the Championship had poppies on their jerseys last weekend. I'm sure this weekend will be a different matter though.

[GypsyBlackCat]

Just been watching a bit of the Football League Show and I don't think any side in the Championship had poppies on their jerseys last weekend. I'm sure this weekend will be a different matter though.

Teams playing at home last weekend and away this weekend had a minutes silence before their games to remember members in the armed forces associated with their clubs but not many wore poppies. This weekend all clubs will wear poppies and have an minute silence before their matches.

[DeLorean]

Poppy season comes around too quickly.

[Roberto]

You'll have a chance to see for yourself if James wears a poppy as Wigan are live on Sky tomorrow night away to Bolton. Don't be at all surprised if James doesn't feature as he was withdrawn on 68 mins last Tuesday night (maybe a re-occurence of the dead leg that ruled him out of Wigan team this time last year :rolleyes:)!!!. Rosler has been using a rotational policy all season that seemingly is infuriating Wigan fans and there is a feeling Rosler may be gone if Wigan lose tomorrow night (you heard it here first!!!!!)

[DeLorean]

You'll have a chance to see for yourself if James wears a poppy as Wigan are live on Sky tomorrow night away to Bolton.

NEIL LENNON JAMES McCLEAN

in

POPPY WARS

http://img1.wikia.nocookie.net/__cb20111102190700/logopedia/images/a/a8/Sky_Sports_HD_%281%29.png

A Poppy Film Archives Production (http://theinspirationroom.com/daily/tag/poppy-films/)

[geysir]

We're eternally damned, poppy season never dies

https://img0.etsystatic.com/021/0/7184083/il_570xN.519265216_kssx.jpg

[DeLorean]

Letter from McClean to Dave Whelan explaining his decision not to wear a Poppy (http://www.wiganlatics.co.uk/news/article/14-11-07-statement-regarding-james-mcclean-2070059.aspx)

[paul_oshea]

He has gone up in my estimation. Fair play to him.I'm sure he got help writing it but fair play to him. I have a lot of respect for him

[BonnieShels]

The sentiment is as clear as day there. No one could disparage that. Fair play James.

[SwanVsDalton]

Good letter, good explanation, good man James.

[backstothewall]

No one could disparage that.

You wanna bet?

[BonnieShels]

You wanna bet?

Paul tried.

Here's what's being said on vital:http://www.wigan.vitalfootball.co.uk/forum/forums/thread-view.asp?tid=26900&posts=8

[paul_oshea]

They respect him cos he is one of their own players.what about who they played tonight how did they react?and other teams fans in the same division?

[Philly]

Got an assist tonight. Got booed every time he touched the ball too.

[tricky_colour]

The letter seems to have gone down pretty well in the media from what I can see.
You will always get a few negative comments and boos from the opposition but overall it was a good idea,
even people who disagree with him seem on the whole to respect his decision.

[Charlie Darwin]

Fair play to him. He's a brave boy and I admire his willingness to stick his neck out.

[DannyInvincible]

It's a sorry state of affairs when a player feels compelled to release a public statement "explaining himself" for the absence of a political symbol on his football jersey. In saying that, fair play to James for this unfortunately necessary but positive gesture and for yet again standing up to what has come to be known as "poppy fascism". Are others who might personally feel similar as brave and principled? He has often been mocked by his bitter detractors as immature, brash and even thick, but that letter is exceptionally graceful, respectful and considerate (of his club, his fans, those killed at war as well as during the Troubles, and his own community). With eloquence, intelligence and maturity, it offers as complete and thorough an explanation as should be necessary for those who still feel that non-poppy wearers should have to explain themselves for making what ought to be no more than a simple personal decision in a modern democratic society. To be honest, I found his words quite moving. It's lovely to hear a footballer speak so forthrightly and positively about what he believes in for a change. I have a great admiration for James' spirit and attitude anyway, but my respect has only grown for him this evening. Good man, James!

http://i.dailymail.co.uk/i/pix/2014/11/07/1415400338303_wps_6_BOLTON_ENGLAND_NOVEMBER_0.jpg

[DannyInvincible]

The likes of Cody Lachey and Jamie Bryson (https://twitter.com/JamieBrysonCPNI/status/530851369117573120) having a go at him again, as you'd expect.

Poor Lachey (https://twitter.com/CodyDoorman1/status/530884558665687041) obviously struggles deeply with irony:


people giving me **** over mine and my friends opinions of James McCleans refusal to wear the poppy we have the right to speak our minds.

[Charlie Darwin]

The likes of Cody Lachey and Jamie Bryson (https://twitter.com/JamieBrysonCPNI/status/530851369117573120) having a go at him again, as you'd expect.

Poor Lachey (https://twitter.com/CodyDoorman1/status/530884558665687041) obviously struggles deeply with irony:
It's things like that that make me kind of glad we don't have a united Ireland, and feel sorry for those of you stranded without a paddle.

[BonnieShels]

And this from This Northern Soul:http://thisnorthernsoul.co.uk/forum/index.php?threads/james-mcclean-the-poppy-shirt.85839/

[Charlie Darwin]

For somebody who is steadfast in his refusal to wear the poppy, he's joined precisely the wrong clubs to do it. He'd be much better off in London. Still, credit due to James and Dave Whelan for addressing it publicly rather than sweeping it under the carpet. Clearly it's a matter very close to Whelan's own heart too.

[BonnieShels]

It's things like that that make me kind of glad we don't have a united Ireland, and feel sorry for those of you stranded without a paddle.

But the aneurysm that the likes of Bwyson, Lachey and Frazer would get from a united Ireland would be worth everything.

Even more than any of my deeply held Nationalist beliefs.

[Charlie Darwin]

But the aneurysm that the likes of Bwyson, Lachey and Frazer would get from a united Ireland would be worth everything.

Even more than any of my deeply held Nationalist beliefs.
It would be fun for a while but then we'd have to live with them.

[BonnieShels]

Ah they'd assimilate or **** off back to Scotland.

Remember the whole chats in history about the Normans becoming more Irish than the Irish themselves. It could happen again. With you know, some delusional Irish guys.

[Charlie Darwin]

The Jamies becoming more Irish than the Irish? Can't see it. They're too thick.

[ArdeeBhoy]

Who cares? Never be worse than the morons who started the problem...

[gastric]

Finally James has issued statement which explains his position. While it is of no shock to those who know his situation, it might stop the criticism from at least those educated enough to listen. I know Danny you vehemently disagree with me, but I feel if this statement had been released two years ago, idiots like Bryson may not have been able to continue to create political mileage out of it. Also, I feel his statement is clear and simple and shows respect for all affected by war.

By the way, this would have been a prepared statement by PR people. footballers would not be trusted to do it themselves!

http://www.independent.ie/sport/soccer/premier-league/im-no-warmonger-says-mcclean-as-he-defends-refusal-to-wear-poppy-30728095.html