Most Ireland fans were happy to see James McClean return to the Premier League.
The winger completed a transfer to West Brom from Wigan yesterday for an undisclosed fee, signing a three year deal at the midlands club.
With the Baggies not exactly flushed for wide options, one would imagine the signing of McClean, who performed well in his first spell in the division with Sunderland, would’ve been welcomed by the club’s fans.
Or at least not largely hated, as it seems to be judging by the reaction of West Brom fans on Twitter.
NEW SIGNING: Albion capture James McClean from @LaticsOfficial. Full story here http://t.co/OGFVRBezWw #wba pic.twitter.com/Z8EudFwnv6
— West Bromwich Albion (@WBA) June 22, 2015
Some made an instant judgement call, emphatically and passionately stating their displeasure at the signing of a decent player for a decent, mid-table Premier League side.
@WBAFCofficial shit signing.
— Rich (@kingdick32) June 22, 2015
@WBAFCofficial awful
— James Hill (@JamesHill_91) June 22, 2015
@WBAFCofficial @LaticsOfficial ffs
— JS❌ (@JS3079) June 22, 2015
https://twitter.com/kirk1477/status/613057431384539136
Others hoped for a better future.
https://twitter.com/Kirby86Stuart/status/613044981083820032
One Wigan fan seemed to enjoy it all, as though he’d just sold some poor soul a dodgy car.
https://twitter.com/vwigan/status/613069425944752128
While some just don’t like a person they’ve possibly never met.
@WBAFCofficial @premierleague not only is this guy a truly awful player but he's an even worse human being. Can't believe you've signed him!
— Richard Cross (@richardcross78) June 22, 2015
https://twitter.com/Teknofish/status/613052940849414144
@WBAFCofficial @premierleague @LaticsOfficial well done. Signed a player who didn't evn wear a poppy on remembrance day. #disrespectful#twat
— cheneh🏴🇬🇧 (@Tommy__lcfc) June 22, 2015
For others, there were greater issues to contend with.
@WBAFCofficial @premierleague @LaticsOfficial that can't be the away kit for next season? It's horrendous
— LeeWharfe (@wharfie96552) June 22, 2015
Some were adopting the ‘wait and see’ approach.
https://twitter.com/Will22WBA/status/613046200732909568
And one had bigger fish to fry.
https://twitter.com/SanchezScores/status/613044461644464128
@SanchezScores @WBAFCofficial @LaticsOfficial why would WBA or Wigan announce a Arsenal signing? Fix up lad
— Callum (@Cal102030) June 22, 2015
https://twitter.com/SanchezScores/status/613046223591866368
