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18th October 2023
12:58pm BST

"This is what he felt at the time and I’m sure he feels the same now. He refused to wear the poppy and that is entirely his decision. "James McClean as the person that I know, he realised he would take a lot of abuse not only from away fans, but from home fans as well. He was prepared to do that."O'Neill made the point that McClean knew he would have to face a lot of scrutiny from fans, media and pundits, but made didn't let that stop him for standing up for something that he believes in. "James McClean, as a person, has more courage in his little finger than I have in my whole body, believe it or not. "He took the stance knowing what was going to happen in the future and it did. I’m not so sure I would have had that courage." Related links:
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