Anti-poppy footballer James McClean granted special treatment over fan abuse
Republic of Ireland and Wrexham midfielder James McClean has been granted special permission to leave the pitch by the quickest available route to avoid being targeted for his anti-poppy wearing stance.
James McClean to be given special permission to leave pitch due to fans’ poppy abuse
The Derry man, who currently plays for Wrexham FC, has been on the receiving end of abuse by home and away fans over the years for his refusal to wear a poppy
Anti-poppy Wrexham winger James McClean gets special treatment thanks to EFL rule change
James McClean has been given special permission to make a beeline for the tunnel when leaving the pitch, to avoid being abused for refusing to wear a poppy. The EFL have taken special measures to reduce ‘hate crimes’ following a number of incidents involving the Wrexham winger.
James McClean poppy abuse sparks EFL rule change to allow Ireland man special dispensation
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Why Wrexham captain James McClean has been allowed to bypass soccer rules about how to leave a pitch
Wrexham captain James McClean will be allowed to leave the pitch using the shortest route to the tunnel in a bid to improve his safety due to the supporter abuse he receives. The English Football League (EFL) has written to the safety officers at all 72 of its clubs to inform them of McClean’s exemption,
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Controversial Wrexham star James McClean has special permission to break EFL rules for his own safety
JAMES McCLEAN has been given special permission to break EFL rules to avoid being abused by rival fans. The Wrexham star, 35, is regularly targeted by opposition supporters when he goes off the
James McClean given special dispensation to bypass EFL rules after being targeted by fans
Former Republic of Ireland international James McClean has been given special dispensation to bypass the EFL’s rule that players must leave the pitch by the nearest point when substituted after he was targeted by rival supporters in the wake of his decision not to wear a poppy on his shirt.
EFL allow Wrexham star James McClean to 'break' rules to escape abusive fans as official letter 'leaked'
The English Football League have reportedly given special permission to Wrexham star James McClean, allowing him to break rules to get away from fan abuse. McClean, 35, has spent the majority of his career in English football having played for the likes of Sunderland,
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