Threat to burn James McClean's home and family may be tipping point in fight against anti-Irish abuse
There’s now a sense of regret in the air from some of his former team-mates that they didn’t speak out and stand beside McClean over the last decade, since his stance of not wearing the poppy on his shirt every November turned him into a hate figure for many. Former Ireland team-mate David Meyler said he was “actually lost for words looking at James McClean’s Instagram”. A random follower picked up on Meyler’s indignation and asked why Meyler did not speak out before, or else show solidarity by also shunning the poppy. “Honestly, I was to afraid to get involved. I stood by and ...
Source: independent.ie
