Wrexham's McClean explains poppy 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.
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Wrexham captain James McClean explains poppy stance as Irishman continues to make headlines on an annual basis
James McClean makes headlines around Remembrance Day on an annual basis, with the Wrexham captain explaining his stance on the poppy front.
Wrexham’s James McClean refuses to wear poppy for Remembrance Sunday
Wrexham captain James McClean continued his ongoing protest to Remembrance Sunday by refusing to wear a poppy and standing away from his teammates during the League One club’s fixture against Mansfield on Saturday.
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.
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.
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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.
James McClean issues personal statement after Remembrance snub controversy in Wrexham match
James McClean has broken his silence after he refused to wear a poppy during Wrexham's National League win over Mansfield Town on Saturday
James McClean says he won’t ‘bend the knee’ over poppy stance after online abuse
Former Republic of Ireland footballer James McClean has said that he won’t “compromise my convictions” in his continued stance on wearing the Remembrance Day poppy.
'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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James McClean breaks silence after refusing to 'bend the knee' and wear poppy
James McClean says he will never “bend the knee” and go back on his decision not to wear a poppy around Remembrance Sunday.
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James McClean hits back at poppy criticism as he defends position
Wrexham especially) for them to have a full understanding. "The poppy represents for me an entire different meaning to ...
‘One thing I never will do is bend the knee’: James McClean speaks out after refusing to wear poppy
James McClean has said he will never “bend the knee” in response to the latest furore over his decision not to wear a poppy ...
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