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07th Nov 2015

James McClean abused by fans at Old Trafford for not wearing a poppy

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Carl Kinsella

Everywhere he goes…

James McClean is suffering a torrent of abuse over his refusal to wear the poppy that commemorates, among other things, dead British soldiers.

https://twitter.com/SeamyC/status/663031869760475137

McClean has explained on multiple occasions the reasons behind his decision, but it doesn’t seem like the Old Trafford crowd cared very much about the West Brom winger’s rationale.

McClean was roundly booed by Man United fans throughout the game and left the feel to a chorus of taunts.

Here’s some of the nonsense people are spouting on Twitter:

https://twitter.com/charlatanspray/status/663031624142102528

https://twitter.com/chandonc/status/663030450810695681

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