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James and the Giant Poppy
James McClean’s decision to not wear a poppy while playing Premier League football is about to become a hot topic of conversation once again.
Author: Daniel Collins
Daniel Collins is a Manchester-based Irish football supporter originally from the north-west of Ireland.
The FAI’s selection of “granny rulers” and Northerners – a response to Eamonn Sweeney
Daniel Collins gives his take on the FAI and whether Ireland should continue to pursue players who qualify for the national side through grandparents.
The partition of Irish football – why we don’t have a single island team
Daniel Collins considers the practical and political ramifications of a united, All-Ireland football team.
Let us Irish not be too Precious about Jack Grealish’s international decision
Daniel Collins takes a look what seems to be a resolution to the Jack Grealish saga and believes Irish fans should not be so quick to judge.
Keeping politics out of football?
Daniel Collins discusses the the hollow advice offered to James McClean by FIFA’s Jim Boyce.
God save our James McClean
Daniel Collins takes a look into the curious context of national anthem disengagement following the latest incident involving James McClean.
Media needs to move on from indulging pseudo-controversy over McClean “poppy issue”
Daniel Collins believes it’s time to put the fuss over James McClean and his stance on the poppy to bed.
FAI still not convincing over €5 million FIFA pay-off
In the wake of the controversy surrounding FIFA, there are now more questions to be answered regarding the FAI, writes Daniel Collins.
Don’t resent Grealish for considering international options
Daniel Collins believes that we should support Jack Grealish as he tries to decide where his international future lies.
A response to Martin Samuel of the Daily Mail regarding Jack Grealish
Daniel Collins takes Martin Samuel to task for his recent article on Jack Grealish and the issue of international declaration.