James McClean

Mad stuff going on! It was reported by multiple news outlets yesterday that Derry City were going terminate the contract of James McClean, less than one season after re-joining his boyhood club. The former Ireland international made a heroic return after nearly 15 years in England, but soon his move turned sour, with a number […]

1 week ago

The hype is real! James McClean made his return to Ireland last night, in his ‘second’ Derry City debut, as his hometown club defeated Shamrock Rovers in the President’s Cup final. The 36-year-old – who signed from Wrexham – made a his presence felt with a 33rd-minute assist for Darragh Markey’s goal in the 1-0 […]

7 months ago

Typical. James McClean’s move back to Derry City was confirmed on the weekend, with the 36-year-old returning to the club he left back in 2011. His time abroad has seen him play for Sunderland, Wigan, West Brom, Stoke and most recently Wrexham. Over the years he has received serious abuse and threats over his stance […]

7 months ago

Not a great look. James McClean has given a revealing interview to the BBC, with the Wrexham and former Ireland winger detailing life growing up in the Creggan estate in Derry, and the abuse he has received over the years for not wearing a poppy. He told host Lucy Kennedy: “I was getting death threats, […]

10 months ago

‘People were saying I should be shot’ James McClean has opened up on the death threats he received for not wearing a remembrance poppy, and puts some of the blame for the reaction on his former club. While playing for Sunderland in 2012, McClean decided not to wear a poppy, and has since never worn […]

11 months ago

“Blessed and thankful I managed to walk away with minor injuries and return home to my family.” James McClean has expressed his gratitude after escaping a car crash with minor injuries. He describing the experience as one he “never wishes to encounter again.” The Wrexham captain, and former Republic of Ireland international was involved in […]

1 year ago