Since the video came out of Stoke midfielder James McClean receiving abuse from Middlesbrough fans on Saturday for not wearing a poppy on his shirt, fans took to Twitter to give their reaction…
Some were in support of the player…
An ex member of The British Army stands with any1 who refuses 2 wear a poppy. It is a personal choice #JamesMcClean
Let’s remember where this lad is from. #DirtyWar— Anthony Walsh ????? (@Anthony63265451) November 4, 2018
Disgraceful. The club should identify those responsible and ban them. Not acceptable!!
— conor mcandrew (@mcandrew_conor) November 4, 2018
It’s funny, as individuals they would NEVER approach McClean in the street about the issue. Cowards.
— Tony (@TonyDonaldson87) November 4, 2018
Too many brain dead Neanderthals kicking around these days.
Why on earth would James McClean wear a poppy given his background?
It’s his choice as it is the choice of people who decide to wear one.
Those who won’t acknowledge free will can fuck right off. https://t.co/pidzG9JHst
— Connaire Wallace (@wallace92hfc) November 4, 2018
James McClean’s Instagram post isn’t the story. The story is the braindead twats who abused their own player for holding a moral position.
I don’t even think they’re that opposed to him, just acting up for their mates. Half won’t know anything about the troubles.
— David Cowlishaw (@davidcowlishaw) November 4, 2018
When the statement came out, fans had a mixed response…
James McClean trending… must be poppy wearing season again.
People need to get off the guy’s case over it. He’s made it clear countless times why he chooses not to wear one. That should be respected. Still, in these Brexit times, what chance is there of that happening?
— Mark S (@jacobs_ladder71) October 30, 2018
If it’s not political why does everyone go mental when people choose not to wear it?
— Reliable Club Source (@Iseabbv) October 30, 2018
Fair play, what people don’t understand is that innocent people were killed in his own country, maybe even his family. It’s just like us, would you wear an IRA badge? I bet you wouldn’t. So before you give him grief think about it.
— Josh?⚪️ (@SCFC_JOSH04) October 30, 2018
Good to see the club backing him. It’s his own choice to not wear one, and no one should force him to do it. That’s exactly what we fought for, freedom
— Simon Hawley (@mondez89) October 30, 2018
Don’t know why people kick off at this, he has a fair reason why not to wear one! ????
— Connor Heath (@ConnorFATHEAD) October 30, 2018
If he hates the English that much why does he live here and pick up wages here? The poppy is not political its remembering people who gave their lives for us. Shame on any English club for paying this parasite wages.
— Chris Holland (@holla_c) October 30, 2018
Shouldn’t be at our club anyway… not just because of his political views but because he’s shit. One of the worst signings we’ve made since Paul Stewart.
— Glyn Andrews (@Glynandrews) October 30, 2018
Can’t believe the club are supporting him ? He has no problem coming over here taking our money!!!
— Colm (@ColmC91) October 30, 2018
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