# James McClean

Last month

February 2023

# Stalemate

McClean lines out for Wigan in Blackburn draw hours after birth of daughter

Blackburn missed out on a chance to climb into the top six on the Championship table.

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Feb 6th 2023, 10:28 PM

Last year

2022

# Wrap

John Egan sees red but Sheffield United maintain automatic-promotion charge

Ciaran Clark finds the net for the Blades on an afternoon of mixed emotions for Irish stars at the top and bottom of the Championship.

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Dec 26th 2022, 5:56 PM

# Irishfortunes

Wigan fans show support for McClean while Dublin teen Armstrong shines for table toppers QPR

There was late heartache for John Egan’s Sheffield United as they conceded a late penalty at Coventry, while Scott Hogan scored for Birmingham.

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Oct 19th 2022, 10:08 PM

# Sectarianism

'This is xenophobic abuse James McClean is getting every single week and nothing is done'

Treatment of the Irish player ‘does make you question whether sectarianism is taken as seriously as all the other abuses that go on.”

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Oct 19th 2022, 12:09 PM

# Movers and Shakers

Irish quartet help Preston end wait for home win, Keane goal not enough for Wigan

It was a busy night of Championship action.

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Oct 5th 2022, 10:46 PM

# James McClean

'I've been picked for every single squad I've been available for, which is something I'm very proud of'

James McClean looks set to captain Ireland against Ukraine tonight, as he inches closer to his 100th cap.

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Jun 14th 2022, 8:30 AM

# squekybumtime

From Ogbene to Parrott, Ireland's stars primed for final-day rollercoaster

Everything still to play for as English football’s third-tier reaches a dramatic conclusion.

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Apr 29th 2022, 8:00 AM

# Review

Troy Parrott stars, Ryan Manning sees red on mixed night for Irish stars

Elsewhere, a James McClean goal couldn’t prevent Wigan from suffering a defeat.

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Mar 8th 2022, 10:54 PM

# Seeing Red

James McClean scores goal and is later shown red card as Wigan maintain promotion push

In the Championship, Cardiff defeated Derby County 1-0.

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Mar 1st 2022, 10:13 PM

# COYBIG

Aaron Connolly makes Championship debut as Irish internationals on target in EFL

Scott Hogan and Will Keane were among the scorers today.

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Jan 15th 2022, 6:05 PM

All time

# down the leagues

James McClean scores again, Drinan bags hat-trick in bizarre League Two clash

Elsewhere in League One, Aiden McGeady was sent off for two separate rash challenges on Chiedozie Ogbene.

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Oct 30th 2021, 6:57 PM

# Irish Eye

'Brilliant' Obafemi scores first Swansea goal, James McClean also on target across the water

There was plenty of Irish involvement in the Championship and further down the English leagues today.

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Oct 23rd 2021, 8:29 PM

# Lancashire hot shot

James McClean hailed by Wigan Athletic boss following derby heroics

The Ireland international scored twice as the Latics thrashed Bolton Wanderers yesterday afternoon.

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Oct 17th 2021, 2:42 PM

# Interview

'In any other walk of life, 30-35 is seen as a young man. In football terms you’re a pensioner'

Ten years on from his move across the water, Ireland winger James McClean speaks to David Sneyd about life and what he has learned from Shane Duffy.

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Oct 6th 2021, 8:00 PM

# fighting back

'The media in Ireland is just as bad, if not worse, as the media in England for getting a kick out of us not doing well'

James McClean staunchly defended Stephen Kenny and his team-mates ahead of tomorrow’s meeting with Serbia.

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Sep 6th 2021, 12:31 PM

# Unacceptable

Wigan write letter to rival clubs over abuse of James McClean

The Ireland international re-joined the Latics from Stoke last week.

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Aug 25th 2021, 2:27 PM

# Lancashire hot shot

Evatt claims McClean's comment about Bolton interest was 'completely false'

The Bolton Wanderers manager has insisted that they didn’t try to sign the Irish international.

9.5k

Aug 23rd 2021, 5:47 PM

# On the Move

McClean completes move from Stoke to former club Wigan

The Republic of Ireland International will drop down to League One.

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Aug 17th 2021, 7:41 PM

# Transfer News

James McClean training with Stoke U23s and 'available to other clubs'

Michael O’Neill has confirmed the Ireland winger is free to leave.

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Aug 14th 2021, 6:56 PM

# Transfer News

12 Irish players who could be on the move this summer

Shane Duffy, James McClean and others that could be set for an eventful few weeks.

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Jul 16th 2021, 1:00 PM

# Out of favour

James McClean's Stoke future in doubt as he is left out of pre-season squad

The Irish international has also lost his squad number at the club.

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Jul 13th 2021, 1:31 PM

# Analysis

Why do Irish fans root against England?

As they prepare for a quarter-final against Ukraine, some critics are tipping the Three Lions for success at Euro 2020.

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Jul 3rd 2021, 8:30 AM

# Sidelined

O'Neill 'very disappointed' with Ireland as McClean's season looks to be over

‘Clearly we didn’t want him to go away on international duty and firmly believe that has hindered his recovery.

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Apr 9th 2021, 9:00 PM

# Talking Points

Experienced Ireland stars show Stephen Kenny what he was missing

While problems remain, the Boys in Green produced an improved display against Qatar on Tuesday.

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Mar 31st 2021, 8:30 AM

# Selection

'I don’t think he’s fit enough' - O'Neill surprised by McClean's inclusion in Ireland squad

The 31-year-old Stoke City winger has missed his club’s last seven games as a result of a foot injury.

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Mar 20th 2021, 10:13 PM

# Setback

Foot injury set to keep McClean out of Ireland's opening World Cup qualifiers

Stephen Kenny is already without Callum O’Dowda and John Egan for the games.

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Feb 28th 2021, 1:57 PM

# standing up

Taoiseach offers support as James McClean speaks out over horrific abuse

The Irish international has again shared the anti-Irish sentiment thrown at him in the UK, and is calling on others to speak out about their experiences.

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Feb 17th 2021, 3:17 PM

# statement

Stoke City vow to 'bring the perpetrators to justice' after vile online abuse of McClean

The Republic of Ireland winger and his wife have highlighted the ‘anti-Irish abuse’ and threats they have received.

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Feb 16th 2021, 3:48 PM

# Support

FAI and PFA condemn social media abuse and death threats directed at James McClean

The Ireland and Stoke City winger has highlighted the ‘anti-Irish abuse’ he has received.

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Feb 15th 2021, 10:00 PM

# ON THE SPOT

Deeney ensures Watford beat Stoke to close gap on promotion places

The talismanic skipper scored from the spot and provided the assist for Ismaila Sarr against James McClean’s Stoke.

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Jan 22nd 2021, 10:27 PM

# Update

James McClean restored to Stoke City squad after accepting punishment for Covid-19 breach

The Ireland winger has reportedly been fined a week’s wages.

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Jan 18th 2021, 8:59 PM

# Controversy

Stoke chief 'very disappointed' after James McClean's alleged Covid-19 breach

Tony Scholes also emphasised footballers’ ‘duty to act responsibly’ during the pandemic.

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Jan 15th 2021, 9:57 PM

# Punishment

Ireland international James McClean suspended with immediate effect after alleged Covid-19 breach

Stoke City confirmed the news in a statement this evening.

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Jan 14th 2021, 11:02 PM

# withdrawals

More disruption as McClean and Doherty test positive for Covid-19

Stephen Kenny is without another two players for Wednesday’s meeting with Bulgaria.

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Nov 16th 2020, 2:01 PM

# Going Well

James McClean goal sees Stoke close in on Championship play-off spots

The Ireland international proved the matchwinner for Michael O’Neill’s side.

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Oct 31st 2020, 6:13 PM

# COYBIG

Browne and McClean both hit the net in Championship wins as Idah sees red late on

Browne scored twice as Preston defeated Huddersfield.

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Oct 24th 2020, 6:41 PM

McClean returns to starting line-up in Stoke win

Elsewhere in the football league, there were bittersweet days for Kieran Sadlier and Ryan Cassidy.

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Sep 26th 2020, 5:21 PM

# Future

McClean exit 'highly unlikely' as O'Neill challenges winger to regain his place

The 31-year-old has been omitted from Stoke City’s squad for both of their Championship fixtures this season.

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Sep 22nd 2020, 4:01 PM

# progression

Irish teenager Collins helps Stoke City dump Wolves out of the Carabao Cup

The 19-year-old defender started for the Potters tonight, as did his compatriot James McClean.

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Sep 17th 2020, 9:31 PM

# Allegiance

'You can't help being who you are' - McClean defends Sykes' Republic of Ireland switch

The 23-year-old has previously represented Northern Ireland at U21 level.

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Aug 26th 2020, 1:28 PM