Wrexham's James McClean defends Remembrance stance

Wrexham’s James McClean defends Remembrance stance and says the poppy is ‘forced upon me’
James McClean said he takes offence at the poppy being “forced upon me” after standing by his ongoing refusal to take part in pre-match Remembrance Sunday commemorations.
James McClean rips into critics and claims the poppy is ‘forced’ on everyone in the UK
James McClean has once again explained his stance over the poppy and commemorative events in the UK around Remembrance Sunday. Clubs across England have been marking the day – which took place last Sunday – with a minute’s silence before matches along with players donning a poppy on their kits.
James McClean speaks out for the first time after refusing to stand with Wrexham teammates during Remembrance silence
James McClean spoke out for the first time since refusing to stand with his Wrexham teammates during the Remembrance silence.
James McClean's stance on the poppy is brave and he shouldn't have to explain himself every year
James McClean also has a tattoo with the lyrics of 'The Town I Loved So Well', a song that is the anthem of his home city. He is a product of the city that made him. Proud, defiant, unbreakable.
Wrexham captain James McClean refuses to observe Remembrance Day
Wrexham captain James McClean stood separately to his team-mates and refused to wear a poppy as the club observed a minute’s silence for Remembrance Sunday ahead of their fixture against Mansfield.
What James McClean did to Mansfield fans after refusing to stand with Wrexham teammates for Remembrance silence
A video shows what James McClean did to Mansfield fans after refusing to stand with his Wrexham teammates as they observed a minute's silence ahead of Remembrance Sunday. McClean has refused to take part in Remembrance commemorations ever since he moved to England back in 2011.
Footballer James McClean vows not to ‘bend the knee’ over poppy stance
Former Republic of Ireland footballer James McClean has vowed not to “bend the knee” in his continued stance over not wearing a Remembrance Day poppy. The Derry man and Wrexham FC player once again refused to wear the emblem last weekend while standing apart from his teammates during a minute’s silence on Remembrance Sunday.
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James McClean’s poppy protest is about freedom – and that we should celebrate
But McClean probably won’t be known for his durability, or his trickery on the wing. He is that rare animal – a footballer who has long-held, deep-rooted political beliefs, who is prepared to stand up for them, and indeed speak up for them, no matter how much trouble it causes him.
'No compromise' - Wrexham's McClean explains poppy stance
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.
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