Why do People Hate James McClean?

[@bazdragon260]

The tree remembers what the axe forgets.

[@kevinfitz8516]

because they havent a clue about how bad their empire or military have been in the past, particularly in Ireland

[@FootballAlways]

The sad truth

[@SBCMOFO]

Get over it! The whole world has involvement in that type of behavior many years past, Romans, Germans, Turkey, Spanish , Italians, French, Chinese , Aficans, etc etc , But the point is the Irish have such an agenda against the Brits that they are blinded to everything else.

[@williamhenderson7980]

Yeah because the paddy's are innocent how many babies did the Catholic Church take away from their Mother's disgusting country

[@BingleFlimp]

No. People do know how bad the empire was and I appreciate how people like McClean feel. However if we're expected to understand how people like the Catholics of Northern Ireland feel then understand how the working classes of Britain feel. The poppy isn't a symbol showing supporting for the British Empire or the British Military. For the working classes it's to remember of the wasted lives fed into the war machine. When the Catholics of Derry see a poppy they see soldiers killing protestors. When the average Englishmen sees a poppy they're thinking of the manipulated 16 year olds that were sent off to die in a pointless war.

[@nutcracker2916]

@@BingleFlimp No some of us respect all the poor souls who lost their lives . The Irish republicans who were still under British rule during WW1 who fought too. Not all Brits like Glasgow Rangers and their British flag waving. Don't see British clubs in England with all that stuff at most games. Only at Chelsea all that Blues Bros crap.

[@numbnutz7832]

As a British soldier, 1970 - 1993! Paratroop and regiment blade I don’t mind his views at all. I was at Londonderry on Sunday Bloody Sunday 1972 and it’s obvious he is not going to wear a poppy coming from that area.

[@jackietreehorn5561]

Lots of Irish fought in both world wars but in nationalist areas like Derry the emblem has connotations to bloody Sunday.... where were you stationed?

[@chiefgilray]

'nationalist areas'... The British soldiers are nationalists, in fact the most nationalist thing someone can do is literally fight for their country​@@jackietreehorn5561

[@jackrogers3907]

He’s very much loved in Wrexham. Absolute legend that has the same views as many of our fans and vice versa. Obviously we don’t have all the same views but he’s a brilliant player for us and the best sh*thouse we could have ever hoped to have

[@FootballAlways]

@@jackrogers3907 🤣

[@martanomeallaigh2016]

He is a patriotic Irishman and that is why he is disliked. Good man James. What a pity more Irish players dont display the same courage.

[@matthancock260]

Then go play in the Irish league then

[@anthonyduffy1278]

People need to think about James McClean as someone with integrity, with the strength of conviction, to go against the approved narrative. He has made his case about the poppy and stands by it. Contrast that with the gormless compliance of his fellow professionals, who all comply with wearing the poppy. Another interesting situation is the almost 100% compliance in bending the knee for BLM. James McClean. A man of integrity and who can think for himself. Thanks James, top man!

[@nutcracker2916]

He's brave to do that, but some Irish Republicans fought in the First world war. R.I.P.

[@Bidweezy]

Even as a Brit, I understand his distain for Britain/England. What I can’t get behind is that he’s perfectly happy enjoy the spoils that come along with playing in England (or EFL to be exact, I’m aware Wrexham is Wales). Just comes across as hypocrisy personally. I’d be like me joining a Just Stop Oil protest and driving home in a Hummer afterwards Nice video bro, cool hearing an Irish perspective :)

[@adaoraelliott9254]

He hates the British/english military and the royal family. I wasn't aware that the EFL was ran by the military and royal family. That's like saying that people from the many countries that got screwed over by England/Britain can't come to work here just because their economies, development, etc got messed up by England.

[@markwhelanspain9135]

Well I mean, he was born and reared in the United Kingdom, and plays football in the UK too. There's no big football clubs in Ireland I suppose.

[@bigc5630]

Some of us love him, what a player, what a patriot✊️🇮🇪

[@raydoherty1196]

It's a pity other so called tough irish players and ex Irish players don't back him up by not wearing the poppy, eg: Roy Keane!!

[@leslihudson]

He has every right to his political beliefs. Cheers, James. You are amazing!

[@DavidBroadley-tw7ks]

140 000 southern irish fought in world war 1 40 000 killed

[@chiefgilray]

Hated because he is the only player with conviction

[@neiltal4765]

Not everyone hates the legend James McLean 🇮🇪🇵🇸TAL

[@seanog9440]

The poppy represents all British army war dead from all wars not just WW1 so you are wrong

[@plusultra6199]

Where's the poppy for the millions that the British killed world wide. Their seen as heroes by the English. Evil bastards!

[@ApinderSingh-b2c]

Why most hated players he is my own personal favourite irish player james i know he is from northern Ireland its dosent matter he is still irish fine player i like his style you cant win over every body, you cant, its the only truths

[@peter-ed4uw]

Must say didn't have a lot of time for James McLean but watched him on late late show he has his beliefs and that's fair enough thought he came across really well seems like he's grown up alot so don't think he deserves the abuse and hate we have our own beliefs doesn't make them right

[@FootballAlways]

He did come across really well in that interview

[@peter-ed4uw]

@@user-bh8vw2fj9i obviously you do and everything you say is right

[@Halen0224]

Why if he so anti British does he live and earn his living there……? Think the hypocrisy is the other way round🤷‍♂️🤷‍♂️🤷‍♂️🤷‍♂️

[@plusultra6199]

The British earnt their living stealing and raping all over the World and expect their victims to be thankful!

[@davidweaver7165]

I just found out about this guy last night from a video of that song about him. Im american and dont know shit about football. This guy fuckin rules though.

[@jojoadventure3791]

Then why he played in a country he hated?

[@DelroyBooth]

He didn't say he hated the country. He didn't want to wear a Poppy. I'm born and raised English and I feel the same way, I never buy one.

[@paulgriffiths8803]

James, Iwerddon, Wrecsam, Cymru am byth

[@14_Phoenix]

New reason to hate, the man's criticizing DECLAN RICE when he himself has acheived sum total of fuckall in his career.

[@FootballAlways]

That's such a stupid thing to say. By your logic you can't say anything about him because hes achieved more then you

[@14_Phoenix]

@@FootballAlways opinion as a fan is different from someone who has had a chance to play in a professional setting. A guy whose career highlight is that he played for west brom is calling declan rice overrated on live TV. Do you know how stupid that sounds?

[@TheOriginalEwan]

@@14_Phoenixbecause he is. He’s an alright player, sure, but not the world beater the media and English fans make him out to be. When someone says x person is “overrated,” they generally don’t mean “they’re crap”

[@nutcracker2916]

We get a few sectarian Blues Brothers bigots at Chelsea . I can't stand them. One Christopher Hodges , not so much now would stalk Celtic F.C. pages and retweet stuff under his Chelsea/ Ger account . Until he was called out . Horrible bloke. Another one Steven Barrett called him IRA scum on my friend's Shari Stamford 's Facebook page. After he clashed with Levi. I have some Irish Catholic roots. The bigotry gets on my nerves.

[@flyingface]

Legend

[@Seandonaghey]

Everyone forget matic didn’t wear a poppy being a Serb and all

[@taffymackem2596]

Politics aside. Was shite at Sunderland

[@jonathonlongifeld8245]

He is a spot on footballer and whatever club he plays for gives it 100% no matter what abuse he gets from idiots if you can’t understand an respect his decision in what he believes in your just a idiot pay some respect the guy is awesome

[@eddieemri2907]

I hate him in FiFA 18

[@Dan-eq6po]

Uk not great Britain

[@Pd-PaddyDonnelly]

Not if you are a time 😂🍀💚

[@seanog9440]

🇮🇪 ☘️good man James 🇮🇪☘️ we are with you lad.

[@norbertgoulash5482]

i don't hate him , love him

[@FootballAlways]

🇮🇪

[@m_wxm7950]

Wrexham Wrexham

[@ConnorKD1876]

as a scot i respect him for standing up for what he believes in, i really like the lad and was a proper good guy in person, love the republic 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿❤️🇮🇪

[@coala2001]

WE LOVE HIM

[@istaranlaura4342]

Way.der.hate.him😢

[@warrenm3542]

We love James McLean!

[@casual123-i6t]

i also hate mclean

[@NedCiaran]

As a Aussie with a Irish father I like him

[@SBCMOFO]

People don't hate him for his beliefs , Loads of Republican minded people live and get along well in England.. Its the Attitude

[@SBCMOFO]

The problem with the Irish is they don't understand that the English people don't care about the governments involvement in other countries, It's about respecting the country you chose to live in on a personal level instead of going in with a terrible attitude. But I would doubt he has the brain cells to understand that. @@user-bh8vw2fj9i

[@Uptheroyals80]

Most loved Irish player

[@FruitCakeReaper]

Because hes a junk player that acts like he's a Ryan Giggs or something. Thank God he's retired. That is the first thing a new Ireland team needs, watch how they get better without him (i know they cant get much worse but just watch)

[@1Jameskelly]

And what is it that you do 😮

[@hello7992]

Just stop McClean is definitely one of Ireland best players when he's on form

[@FruitCakeReaper]

@@hello7992 oh my god no. He is a talentless hack.

[@FruitCakeReaper]

@@1Jameskelly i watch football and know junk when I see it. You have a poster of him on your wall or something? Very defensive.

[@1Jameskelly]

@@FruitCakeReaper shut it ye fruitcake ya🙄