James Joseph McClean (/ m ə ˈ k l eɪ n / mə-KLAYN; born 22 April 1989) is an Irish professional footballer who plays as a winger for EFL League One club Wrexham. McClean began his career with Trojans, Institute, and Derry City of his hometown. He signed for Sunderland in England's Premier League in 2011 and moved to Wigan Athletic in August ...

Nov 11, 2024 · In the face of criticism, Wrexham captain James McClean says he will not compromise his convictions after explaining why he opts not to wear a poppy for Remembrance Day.

Oct 5, 2023 · James McClean has said that the Republic of Ireland's friendly against New Zealand on 21 November will be his final international appearance. McClean, who moved...

Jan 21, 2025 · James McClean's former clubs include Wigan Athletic, Sunderland, West Brom and Stoke City Wrexham manager Phil Parkinson says the EFL need to do more to protect James McClean from the abuse the ...

Oct 5, 2023 · Republic of Ireland winger James McClean has announced his “heartbreaking” decision to retire from international football at the end of the year. The 34-year-old has earned 102 caps for his...

Mar 21, 2024 · James McClean has laid bare the extent of the abuse he continues to suffer after refusing to wear a poppy, and the toll it takes on those around him. The hate is corrosive, contouring his...

Jun 19, 2023 · James McClean trotted over and, as he got closer, he heard jeers, shouts, catcalls and horribly familiar words cascading down from the terrace behind the goal. “F***ing Irish c***”, “Fenian...