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James McClean celebrates scoring the second goal of the game

Goalscorer McClean happy with part in ‘vital’ win

James McClean admitted he was having a “stinker” of a match before his second-half brace helped secure Ireland a 3-1 win away to Moldova in the Group D World Cup qualifier.

Soccer • 09 Oct 16

James McClean had the ball in the back of the net but was offside

McClean: Wins, not style, vital on road to Russia

James McClean is not concerned about the aesthetics of Ireland’s road to Russia as long as it ends in success.

Soccer • 07 Oct 16

James McClean was booed relentlessly by the Sunderland fans

Pulis admits he feared McClean would see red

West Brom boss Tony Pulis admitted he substituted James McClean in Saturday's 1-1 draw with Sunderland because he feared he would be sent off.

Soccer • 02 Oct 16

McClean (l) hopes attendances will improve at league of Ireland games

McClean wants Euro run to help League of Ireland

James McClean wants Ireland’s Euro 2016 campaign to inspire the next generation and hopes the tournament can provide a boost to the League of Ireland.

Euro 2016 • 05 Jul 16

James McClean: 'We did it the hard way, but it's always worth it'

McClean driven by 'love for fans and country'

An overwhelmed James McClean said the Republic of Ireland were driven by their "love for this country, for those fans, for ourselves and for our families" in the wake of an emotional 1-0 victory over Italy on Wednesday night.

Euro 2016 • 23 Jun 16

James McClean in action against Sweden in Ireland's opening Euro 2016 game

McClean dreaming of greatness on big stage

Republic of Ireland winger James McClean is certainly living the dream as he looks forward to his side's second game of Euro 2016 this afternoon.

Euro 2016 • 18 Jun 16

Shay Given looks set to start for Stoke City

Premier League team news

A look ahead to the final round of games in this season's Premier League.

Soccer • 14 May 16

James McClean insists he is no longer bothered by terrace taunts

James McClean spurred on by terrace taunts

Republic of Ireland international James McClean insists that any taunts he receives from the terraces only serve to spur him on further.

Soccer • 19 Feb 16

James McClean battles with Emre Can for possession at Anfield

McClean calls Jurgen Klopp 'a bit of an idiot'

Republic of Ireland winger James McClean has called Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp “a bit of an idiot” after the German refused to shake West Brom manager Tony Pulis’s hand last Sunday.

Soccer • 17 Dec 15

James McClean scored the first goal of his West Brom career in the 1-1 draw against Spurs on Sunday

Reaction to McClean tackle leads to FA charges

West Brom and Tottenham have been charged by the Football Association after a flare-up towards the end of Saturday's draw at the Hawthorns.

Soccer • 09 Dec 15

James McClean celebrates his eualising goal against Tottenham

Pulis praises 'fantastic' McClean after heroics

West Bromwich Albion manager Tony Pulis praised “fantastic” winger James McClean after the Republic of Ireland international’s thumping header rescued a draw for the Baggies against Tottenham on Saturday.

Soccer • 06 Dec 15

Elated McClean admits 'most fouls in a cameo'

“Bring it on!” That was the battle cry issued by an ebullient James McClean after Ireland qualified for a second consecutive European Championships with victory over Bosnia and Herzegovina.

Soccer • 18 Nov 15

James McClean in action against Sunderland

James McClean given formal warning

The Football Association have issued West Brom's James McClean with a formal warning after his celebration against Sunderland.

Soccer • 19 Oct 15

Was James McClean right in turning away from the English flag?

VIDEO: Cawley and Richardson debate McClean stance

Soccer Republic analysts Damien Richardson and Alan Cawley present the cases for and against James McClean in the wake of the latest controversy involving the Republic of Ireland player.

Soccer • 21 Jul 15

James McClean previously played for Derry City and Sunderland

James McClean warned by West Brom boss

West Brom boss Tony Pulis has warned Ireland winger James McClean he must protect his reputation after his apparent snub of the English flag.

Soccer • 21 Jul 15

Martin O'Neill has said he won't turn his back on Ireland and is 100% focused on the Euro 2016 qualifying campaign

VIDEO: O'Neill reaffirms commitment to Ireland

Martin O'Neill has reaffirmed his commitment to managing Ireland until the end of the Euro 2016 qualifying campaign at the very least - and potentially on to the Russia 2018 World Cup qualifiers.

Soccer • 17 Jul 15

James McClean is eyeing a victory that will see Ireland go ahead of Scotland in the group

McClean lays down challenge for Ireland team-mates

James McClean has challenged his Ireland team-mates to pile the pressure on Scotland by leap-frogging them back into contention for Euro 2016 qualification.

Soccer • 11 Jun 15

James McClean: 'It’s a big pitch out there and I managed to use it well enough to get a few crosses in'

McClean wanted to 'prove a point' against Poland

James McClean admitted that being dropped from the Republic of Ireland’s starting XI against Poland inspired him to prove a point, the highlight being a thunderous tackle on Arkadiusz Milik.

Soccer • 31 Mar 15

Darron Gibson is out of the Ireland squad

Darron Gibson out of Euro qualifier due to injury

Darron Gibson has been ruled out of the Republic of Ireland squad for Sunday's crucial EURO 2016 qualifier against Poland at the Aviva Stadium.

Soccer • 25 Mar 15

James McClean pictured at training this morning

James McClean limps out of Ireland training

Republic of Ireland boss Martin O'Neill has been dealt a blow after winger James McClean limped out of training.

Soccer • 24 Mar 15

Ireland smash four past USA

Robbie Brady struck twice as the Republic of Ireland ended their 2014 fixtures with a morale-boosting 4-1 victory over the United States.

Soccer • 19 Nov 14

James McClean came on as substitute for Wigan against Bolton

James McClean explains poppy stance in open letter

James McClean has explained why he was not prepared to wear a poppy-embroidered shirt like the rest of his Wigan team-mates at Bolton.

Soccer • 08 Nov 14

Germany coach Joachim Loew feels Aiden McGeady and James McClean pose a threat

Loew wary of Ireland wing threat

Germany coach Joachim Loew says he has prepared his young defenders for the threats of the Ireland wingers.

Soccer • 13 Oct 14

James McClean scored Ireland's fourth goal against Gibraltar

McClean hails Ireland's goal-rush

Midfielder James McClean hailed a professional performance from his Ireland team-mates after contributing a brace in their 7-0 rout of Gibraltar.

Soccer • 11 Oct 14

James McClean: 'There have been a lot of upsets in football over the years and we have got to make sure we are not one come Saturday'

McClean: We can't take Gibraltar for granted

James McClean has warned his Republic of Ireland team-mates not to allow themselves to become victims of a historic upset against minnows Gibraltar on Saturday.

Soccer • 09 Oct 14

James McClean