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Tag: James McClean

Patriotism or attention-seeking?

Patriotism or attention-seeking?

February 24, 2016 by Alan Moore

Alan Moore returns with another column, this time discussing the fine lines surrounding patriotism in Russia.

James and the Giant Poppy

James and the Giant Poppy

October 28, 2015 by Daniel Collins

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.

The FAI's selection of "granny rulers" and Northerners - a response to Eamonn Sweeney

The FAI’s selection of “granny rulers” and Northerners – a response to Eamonn Sweeney

October 12, 2015 by Daniel Collins

Daniel Collins gives his take on the FAI and whether Ireland should continue to pursue players who qualify for the national side through grandparents.

Keeping politics out of football?

Keeping politics out of football?

August 15, 2015 by Daniel Collins

Daniel Collins discusses the the hollow advice offered to James McClean by FIFA’s Jim Boyce.

God save our James McClean

God save our James McClean

July 27, 2015 by Daniel Collins

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"

Media needs to move on from indulging pseudo-controversy over McClean “poppy issue”

June 29, 2015 by Daniel Collins

Daniel Collins believes it’s time to put the fuss over James McClean and his stance on the poppy to bed.

North men, south men; comrades all!

North men, south men; comrades all!

March 29, 2015 by Daniel Collins

An analysis on the discussion of the Irish player eligibility matter discussed at the 50th plenary session of the British Irish Parliamentary Assembly.

McClean's poppy stance shows a personal bravery rarely seen among modern footballers

McClean’s poppy stance shows a personal bravery rarely seen among modern footballers

November 13, 2014 by Dave Donnelly

James McClean shouldn’t need to justify his decision to wear a poppy but it’s the reality of the society we live in, writes Dave Donnelly.

Trapattoni unlikely to change with the Côte d’Ivoire

Trapattoni unlikely to change with the Côte d’Ivoire

February 24, 2014 by Ciaran Kelly

Ciaran Kelly looks at the Italian who is set for a new challenge after this year’s World Cup.

Martin O'Neill: A seemingly safe appointment

Martin O’Neill: A seemingly safe appointment

September 16, 2013 by Ciaran Kelly

Ciaran Kelly on the man who is favourite to take over from Giovanni Trapattoni.

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