I won't be following his tweets. I'm not into car-crashes.
I actually think he's addicted to Twitter
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I won't be following his tweets. I'm not into car-crashes.
I actually think he's addicted to Twitter
"From Free Derry". Unnecessary, particularly given his past online 'difficulties'.
Is it that big a deal? McClean is entitled to his politics; they're nothing abnormal. If "From Free Derry" provokes offence in someone, I fear they'd be going in desperate search of it, and it'd be, most likely, feigned.Quote:
Originally Posted by Scooby Doo
Given the context, it's pretty stupid. He left twitter because he was drawing too much attention from bigots; now he's baiting them again.
Free Derry indeed .... brilliant, funny. Or not so much if you are hoping this lad is a key part of a brighter future, showing a bit of maturity and savvy. Still, cant wait to see what he comes out with. Can imagine Martin O'Neil shaking his head wistfully as this, and thinking of suitable lower league loan destinations if he gets too much bother from Young Master McClean, of Free Derry Heights.
If it happens on Twitter, then is it real?
McClean and O'Shea start for Sunderland this afternoon in the Tyne-Wear derby. Westwood and Meyler are on the bench.
At worst, I'd say it's silly as far as it might be a potential cause of needless distraction, but that's the business of McClean and his employers/manager(s). He doesn't deserve to be attacked by bigots for saying he's "From Free Derry".Quote:
Originally Posted by Charlie Darwin
This is the same McClean who feigned offence when he was called "Northern Irish"?Quote:
Originally Posted by DannyInvincible
You're right though, if he wants to state he's "From Free Derry", that's up to him.
I wouldn't be surprised...as I've said before, Twitter is the worst thing to happen to individuals (especially famous ones) in a long time.Quote:
Originally Posted by Fixer82
I think Pheed could be worse if it takes off
No problem with McClean's politics. Well entitled to express his political persuasion. However, it does seem that he is trying for, or at least tempting a reaction. It is unnecessary and reaffirms his immaturity and lack of nouse. Nothing wrong with it, strictly speaking, but in his particular case, unnecessary.
Didn't see the game but I notice he got a 4 rating in the Daily Telegraph (his play, not his tweets).
I saw about 30-40 mins. 4 is a bit harsh but he is very direct and very predictable. He lacked a trick, it's all about knocking the ball past the oppenent and catching up with it quicker than the opponent. He almost always goes outside his man. Still, Tony Galvin did this to great effect and Kevin Kilbane was all about this too. Sometimes he'd cut back in and would feed a central midfielder. Just when everyone was convinced he only had a left foot he had a decent right footed volley from 25 yards.
I think he's limited in what he can provide but I also think he'd be well suited to a wide left role for Ireland where work rate and tempo have been lacking a lot lately.
On Saturday I thought Pilkington had a bit more finesse about him, although similar in style.
Watched the game and thought he was very poor. Probably would of given him a 5, mainly for two reasons, a good cross the keeper spilled, although no one was there to tap it in, secondly, a decent effort in the last minute that could of nicked the win.
Outside of this he was quite poor. Gave away a lot of free kicks, very sloppy in possession and general play lacked creativity. Rose behind him made a mistake for the goal but was quite strong in the second half. Twice I saw McClean drag a player into the space Rose was running into. It was so silly. He could of stood his ground and the player would of had to stick with him but he took him and Rose out of the game.
Sunderland really lack able replacements on the bench so I would say his position is safe for a while regardless of performance.
Martin O'Neill highlighted this over the summer actually and seemed to intimate he'd like to try McClean on the right. I guess the arrival of Johnson kind of scuppered that.Quote:
Originally Posted by Stuttgart88
I read that as Free From Derry...Quote:
Originally Posted by Scooby Doo
McClean is finished IMO, very limited player who everybody has figured out by this stage. He's struggling badly and showing an inability to adapt his game.Quote:
Originally Posted by Manblue
He's finished. Amazing.
63 pages. He had a good run.
Mods, lock the thread. He's finished.
My thoughts and prayers are with James at this difficult time.
64 pages, just running out the clock here
Thanks for everything James, can't believe your gone so soon.
Hard news to take in the immediate aftermath of David Connolly's retirement.
We are with you James
Regular meetings with Crowe, Jason Byrne, Coyle, Joe Lapira, Joe Gamble to help you cope with this terrible disease.
There'll be a candle-lit vigil in St Eugene's Cathedral tomorrow night, with many Derry fans making their way from the Brandywell in a show of support to our stricken James.
Let's hope for a miracle. He needs one.
Murfinator is an ill-informed wum, but he has a point. I think skstu as well has mentioned this in the past, expect second season syndrome. Coleman has proved he is a good player after he suffered the ill-fated disease ( along with injuries ) but he has responded well this season thus far.
It will be interesting to see how McClean does after this season. As so far he has suffered from second season syndrome - but its still early days. I think he will be found out though. Perhaps he can become a good left-back!!!
he promised so much
Our thoughts and ex-players are with you.
That confirms that McClean is finished, he can't get a game for Sunderland.Quote:
Originally Posted by paul_oshea
MON has dropped him from the first team, 'to the bench and beyond'.
Between Tricky's Barcalona thread and the amount of replies he received, plus the sarcasm oozing here, it just goes to show what a slow news week it's been!
Eugene Ferry to move in with James to keep him in check according to RTE!
The lad is 23 ffs.Quote:
Originally Posted by gastric
"Ah now James, remember, we said no Twitter after 8pm. It's bed time for you. Get your jammies on and I'll be up in 10 minutes to read you a story".
I seem to recall Jimmy Five Bellies was supposed to provide some similar function for Paul Gascoigne. That worked out well and fine.
it must b a windup. what the hell can mccleans missus be thinking
She's thinking ... Robert Brady.
Did I miss something??? Has he done something bonkers in last month apart from Twitter stuff? His form isn't spectacular you could say that about alot of Sunderland players???
He must be really off the walls if Eugene Ferry is gonna be his mentor:confused:
This is embarrassing for the lad.
Can you imagine what he'd be like if he did drink?
Thats like asking Balotelli to mind your bangers for you in the run up to HaloweenQuote:
Originally Posted by Lionel Ritchie