Wrexham, James McClean and Remembrance Sunday

Wrexham player James McClean 'only free to protest against wearing a poppy because of sacrifices of those it commemorates', it has been claimed.
Irish Wrexham captain James McClean is only free to protest against wearing a poppy because of the sacrifices of countless soldiers whom it commemorates, it has been claimed.
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.
Wrexham captain James McClean refuses to take part in Remembrance Sunday
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 fixtures against Mansfield.
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.
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Wrexham star James McLean has found himself in the national spotlight once again after standing apart from his team mates during a Remembrance silence. Ahead of yesterday's match (November 9) at the Stok Cae Ras where Wrexham AFC beat Mansfield Town FC 1-0,
James McClean stands separately to team-mates and doesn’t wear poppy during Remembrance Sunday minute’s silence
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 fixtures against Mansfield. Games across the country this weekend will pay their respects to those fallen in war by wearing a traditional poppy on their shirts and holding a
Wrexham's James McClean refuses to stand with teammates for Remembrance silence
The 35-year-old, who was born in Derry, Northern Ireland, has refused to take part in Remembrance commemorations since moving to England.
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