Wrexham issue statement on James McClean after being involved in a car accident

Wrexham issue a statement on a player reportedly to be James McClean after being involved in a car accident on Wednesday morning.

The crash was causing traffic disruption at the A534 roundabout near Wrexham Golf Club with a witness saying to The Leader that the collision involved a single vehicle with police on the scene.

Photos have emerged of the damaged vehicle, the incident since being cleared and traffic quickly being returned to normal.

His black Audi vehicle reportedly went off road, was left with cuts and bruises, fog and ice made it for treacherous conditions with one source close to the scene, per the Daily Mail, described ‘lots of tyre marks’ on the roundabout heading into Wrexham.

CLUB STATEMENT:

Wrexham AFC can confirm that a first-team player has been involved in a car accident this morning on his way to training (ahead of Thursday’s home match against Birmingham City).

It was a single car accident with no other vehicles involved and the relevant local authorities were quickly present at the scene.

The player reported to the Club this morning and will undergo further medical checks.

North Wales Police said that the 35-year-old hasn’t sustained any serious injuries and will face some more tests with Wrexham’s medical staff at club.

“Shortly before 9am this morning (Wednesday, January 22), we received a report of a single vehicle road traffic collision on the A534 in Wrexham, near to Wrexham Golf Club.

“Officers and colleagues from the North Wales Fire and Rescue Service attended the incident, which had blocked the road until the vehicle was recovered shortly before 10am.

“No serious injuries were reported from the scene.”

It’s been quite the week for James McClean, with Wrexham manager Phil Parkinson recently urging the EFL to do more to protect his player from abuse after the incident at Shrewsbury last Thursday.

A number of videos emerged on social media last week showing objects thrown from the stands in the direction of McClean as Wrexham fell to a 2-1 League One defeat at Shrewsbury Town.

McClean was also on the end of a being taken out by Toto Nsiala which resulted in huge cheers from the home fans, trying to rile him up even more as the game entered the final minute.

Shrewsbury said in a statement that they are working with West Mercia Police, who have launched an investigation, with the FA also involved.

Social media users reacted as Wrexham issue statement on James McClean after being involved in a car accident on Wednesday (22nd January)…

@agwilliams86: Hope Macca is ok.

@Chris_R1987: Speedy recovery Macca lad

@EfanJonesWXM: Speedy Recovery Macca

@godfrey_groome: Hope he is ok .

@SQirl71: Hope he’s okay.

@Cavaliercrazy1: Seen this earlier I hope James is ok as I believe he was out of the vehicle and standing on the side of the road 🙏🤞

@fearlessidzine: Not many people walk away from a significant car crash and STILL report for work. Mental and physical fortitude is untouchable. James McClean ❤️

@sam__wxm:
Had major crash
Still reported to club
Our 💪 macca
Had a remarkable lucky escape

@sam__wxm: No Pt hiding it, we know it macca, hope he ok, on eve of big game, had lucky escape, love/hate him not nice to see what happened happen, fact he still came for training shows how indestructible he is 💪

Paul Hargreaves: Blimey he was lucky not to be seriously injured

Owen Sullivan: Jeez what a tough time of it James McClean is having. Hope he spends time recovering, but knowing him, he’ll be striving to play on Thursday

AC Crump: Hope he’s ok sending all the Wrexham and Red love 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿

Rhiannon Angharad Jenkins: Hope he’s okay whichever player it is praying that he has a speedy recovery

Marty JD Parker: Hope he’s okay 👍

Dave Denoven: Hope hes ok for tomorrow only one puts his heart and soul into every game. Seen all the police racing down holt rd with blues and 2s

Shauny Morris: At least he’s out and walking about could have been a lot worse

Adam Stephen: Just drove past it. He’s lucky he’s alive.

@adamdavies77: Say what you want about McClean, however celebrating him getting in a serious car crash is just odd behaviour

Julie Wynn: I was caught in the traffic there, must of happened just before I got there. Did see a lad walking by Audi but not realise it was McLean, hope everyone ok🤞

Before the inevitable smart comments from some of the Brits come in, James is a husband and father, think about his family before trying to be stupid…

— IrishPropaganda🇮🇪⚽️ (@IrishPropaganda) January 22, 2025