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Hate mail sent to McClean, reveals Stoke boss Rowett

Stoke manager Gary Rowett has revealed that Republic of Ireland international James McClean has received abusive packages sent in the post to the club's training ground.

Soccer • 08 Nov 18

James McClean released his statement yesterday on Instagram

Anti-racism bodies call on FA to support McClean

Show Racism the Red Card in Ireland and England have joined together with the Professional Footballers Association of Ireland to support James McClean, calling on the English FA to investigate all incidents of anti-Irish discrimination.

Soccer • 06 Nov 18

James McClean has been on the receiving end of an outlash from English football fans

Houghton: McClean right to be unhappy at treatment

Former Republic of Ireland international Ray Houghton believes James McClean "is in a no-win situation" as the fallout continues from his annual decision not to wear to wear a poppy on his jersey.

Soccer • 06 Nov 18

James McClean has been warned by the Football Association over his language

FA issue warning to James McClean over language

Stoke's James McClean has been warned by the Football Association for his use of an offensive word on social media but no further disciplinary action will be taken, the governing body has announced.

Soccer • 05 Nov 18

McClean accuses FA of discriminating against him

James McClean has hit out at the FA after news of an investigation into his Instagram post, claiming he is being discriminated against because he is an Irish catholic.

Soccer • 05 Nov 18

James McClean has responded to the boo boys (pic: James McClean Instagram)

McClean responds to Stoke boo boys

Ireland winger James McClean has hit back at a section of fans who booed and sang 'anti-Irish' songs during Stokes Championship clash with MIddlesbrough yesterday.

Soccer • 04 Nov 18

James McClean will not wear a poppy on his Stoke jersey

Stoke confirm that James McClean will not wear a poppy

Stoke City have confirmed that James McClean will not wear a Remembrance Day Poppy for the club's upcoming matches against Middlesbrough and Nottingham Forrest.

Soccer • 30 Oct 18

James McClean with Martin O'Neill during the Euros in 2016

'James is not right in the head... but he is brilliant'

Martin O'Neill has pointed to James McClean's willingness to play through the pain barrier as an illustration of the enduring commitment and desire of his Republic of Ireland players.

Soccer • 16 Oct 18

Duffy takes a tumble in the penalty area

McClean says Ireland should have had a penalty

The Derry man says his team mate had no need to dive under pressure from the Danish defence at the Aviva Stadium.

Soccer • 13 Oct 18

O'Dowda enjoys a joke with Mick Lawlor this week

Adaptable O'Dowda praises O'Neill for making him better

The Bristol City attacker put in arguably his best performance in green against Poland in Ireland's last friendly, praising Martin O'Neill for improving him as a player.

Soccer • 12 Oct 18

Harry Arter and Roy Keane cleared the air ahead of Ireland's Nations League double-header

O'Neill: Keane clash will make Arter stronger

Harry Arter is back training with Ireland, bearing no psychological scars from his self-imposed international exile.

Soccer • 10 Oct 18

Richie Towell has been in good form in the Championship

Towell receives Ireland call as Rice sits out again

Declan Rice has not been included in Martin O'Neill's Republic of Ireland squad for the upcoming Nations League games against Wales and Denmark, but Harry Arter has returned to the squad.

Soccer • 04 Oct 18

McClean touch and go for Denmark and Wales games

James McClean is facing a real fitness battle ahead of Ireland's Nations League double-header next month.

Soccer • 17 Sep 18

James McClean pictured at training on Monday

'Gutted' James McClean completes wrist surgery

James McClean says he is "gutted" to miss Ireland's Nations League clash with Wales after completing wrist surgery.

Soccer • 04 Sep 18

Saido Berahino finally gets to celebrate a goal again

McClean helps Berahino end 913-day goal drought

Saido Berahino's first goal for two-and-a-half years and a comical 97th-minute own-goal from Juninho Bacuna helped Stoke shock Premier League Huddersfield 2-0 and advance to the Carabao Cup third round.

Soccer • 29 Aug 18

Declan Rice is being pursued by England after making three friendly appearances for the Republic of Ireland at senior level

McClean blasts Rice decision to contemplate future

Republic of Ireland international James McClean has backed Kevin Kilbane's view that Declan Rice shouldn't be selected for the national team again after taking time out to deliberate his future.

Soccer • 27 Aug 18

James McClean impressed his manager on Saturday

Rowett wants more James McCleans at Stoke

Gary Rowett is dreaming of a team of James McCleans after the Republic of Ireland international scored his first Stoke City goal to help kick-start the Potters Championship season.

Soccer • 26 Aug 18

James McClean broke the deadlock against Hull

Championship round-up: McClean fires Stoke to first win

Republic of Ireland midfielder James McClean fired Stoke City to their first Championship win of the season as a nightmare week ended on a welcome high for the Potters.

Soccer • 25 Aug 18

McClean involved in bust-up with team-mates during loss

Republic of Ireland international James McClean was involved in a bust-up with team-mates during their 3-0 defeat to Wigan Athletic on Wednesday night.

Soccer • 23 Aug 18

James McClean completes move to Stoke City

Republic of Ireland winger James McClean has completed a €5.6m move to Stoke City.

Soccer • 22 Jul 18

James McClean made 99 apperances for WBA over three seasons.

James McClean set for switch to Stoke

Ireland winger James McClean will complete his transfer to Stoke over the weekend, the club have said.

Soccer • 20 Jul 18

James McClean was at the Carlisle Grounds over the weekend to watch Bray Wanderers and Sligo Rovers.

McClean facing disciplinary proceedings at West Brom

Republic of Ireland's James McClean is facing internal disciplinary proceedings at West Brom after failing to report for a training camp without permission.

Soccer • 09 Jul 18

James McClean has scored 5 goals in 112 appearances for West Brom

Stoke closing in on James McClean swoop

Stoke City are reportedly on the verge of signing Republic of Ireland winger James McClean from West Brom.

Soccer • 26 Jun 18

James McClean: 'We've got families as well, we need to look after them.'

McClean: Players will leave - but we're not snakes

Republic of Ireland winger James McClean admitted some West Brom players will look to get out of the club if they go down, but urged fans not to condemn them as "snakes" for doing so.

Soccer • 30 Apr 18

Martin O'Neill handed out new caps but the Irish performance disappointed

Same old problems hurting Irish - Sadlier

RTÉ soccer analyst Richie Sadlier was left struggling to see any on-pitch changes in Ireland's performance in their 1-0 international friendly defeat to Turkey.

Soccer • 23 Mar 18