James McClean (West Brom)

**~~BOB MARLEYS DUG~~** · 07-02-2016 02:37 PM

@JamesMcC14: Great comeback from hibs, least they deserved 👏🏻

Nice touch.

**Mr Grieves** · 07-02-2016 02:54 PM

Pity he's a grade A fud.

**Boyle89** · 07-02-2016 03:05 PM

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Pity he's a grade A fud.

Gone up in my books now ;).

**NadeAteMyLunch!** · 07-02-2016 03:08 PM

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Gone up in my books now ;).

Haha correct. He's a donut but I enjoyed that tweet

**adhibs** · 07-02-2016 03:09 PM

Top guy

**~~PISTOL1875~~** · 07-02-2016 03:09 PM

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Pity he's a grade A fud.

Why is he a grade A fud ??

**The Harp Awakes** · 07-02-2016 03:13 PM

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Why is he a grade A fud ??

Maybe he means because he turned his back on the English National anthem

***cabbageandribs1875*** · 07-02-2016 03:14 PM

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Maybe he means because he turned his back on the English National anthem

no idea who he is, but he's just went up in my estimation

**Mr Grieves** · 07-02-2016 04:10 PM

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Why is he a grade A fud ??

He mixes politics and football, as simple as that.

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**Killiehibbie** · 07-02-2016 04:24 PM

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He mixes politics and football, as simple as that.

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Others were trying impose their will on him and he refused. How does that make him a fud?

**~~PISTOL1875~~** · 07-02-2016 04:47 PM

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He mixes politics and football, as simple as that.

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In what capacity ??

**SkintHibby** · 07-02-2016 04:52 PM

Top bloke. Nice one.

**Mr Grieves** · 07-02-2016 04:52 PM

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Others were trying impose their will on him and he refused. How does that make him a fud?

What are you talking about?

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**Mr Grieves** · 07-02-2016 05:10 PM

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In what capacity ??

He's never been shy with his political views, whether it's on social media or in a football stadium. The same reason I would label Celtic/Rangers fans that sing sectarian songs as fuds.

So what's you're opinion? All you've done so far is ask questions.

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**~~PISTOL1875~~** · 07-02-2016 05:12 PM

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He's never been shy with his political views, whether it's on social media or in a football stadium. The same reason I would label Celtic/Rangers fans that sing sectarian songs as fuds.

So what's you're opinion? All you've done so far is ask questions.

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What are his political views exactly ?? fair question

**LustForLeith** · 07-02-2016 05:14 PM

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What are his political views exactly ?? fair question

I'm sure he refused to wear a top with a poppy on it round about Remembrance time

***bigwheel*** · 07-02-2016 05:15 PM

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He's never been shy with his political views, whether it's on social media or in a football stadium. The same reason I would label Celtic/Rangers fans that sing sectarian songs as fuds.

So what's you're opinion? All you've done so far is ask questions.

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What has his political views got to do with sectarianism? You do realise Republicanism has nothing to do with religion don't you??

***bingo70*** · 07-02-2016 05:15 PM

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He mixes politics and football, as simple as that.

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I think what gets people is his refusal to wear a poppy. If that's the case then surely it's the people that are asking him to do so that are mixing the two, he just wants to play football not put 'tributes' (for want of a better word) on his strip when that's got nothing to do with football.

I read his open letter and I have to admit to having a bit sympathy for him and I respect him for sticking to his principles, even if I might not agree with him.

**~~PISTOL1875~~** · 07-02-2016 05:16 PM

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I'm sure he refused to wear a top with a poppy on it round about Remembrance time

That is his personal opinion.. I don't understand why it would make him a fud though...

**adhibs** · 07-02-2016 05:17 PM

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I'm sure he refused to wear a top with a poppy on it round about Remembrance time

The majority of people here dont either...

**~~Malongoals~~** · 07-02-2016 05:21 PM

Takes a brave person to stick to your beliefs in the face of constant media hounding. He's explained his reasoning for not wearing one (i.e. members of the community in Derry being murdered by British soldiers on Bloody Sunday) and as far as I'm concerned that should be that

**Leith Mo** · 07-02-2016 05:24 PM

Born and bred in Derry (or Londonderry as also called) & had friends and family murdered on Bloody Sunday so refuses to acknowledge British Army recognition and believes his island of birth is a true one island nation as many do. Refuses to acknowledge what he sees as a foreign anthem as his own as a result. Never hidden it so don't really see why people get on his case for it (cue comments re "he works in England so pays his taxes to the Crown etc"). At least he knows the best team in Edinburgh

**Sir David Gray** · 07-02-2016 05:42 PM

No time for him at all but happy to accept praise from the wider football community.

Good to see.

**oconnors_strip** · 07-02-2016 06:02 PM

People only remember the negative press. James has paid for a bike for a severely disabled girl and donated money to other well worth causes

Are hibs fans who don't wear poppies for other reasons fuds aswell?

**Smartie** · 07-02-2016 06:04 PM

I'm amazed he's on twitter.

I can only imagine some of the abuse he must get.

He'll no doubt get a bit from Jambos tonight but it will be nowt compared to what he's used to, I'm sure.

Funny how this will probably end up being quite a big thread. Pro footballer watches game of football and comments on the outcome as he sees it. Hardly a shocker.

**Mr Grieves** · 07-02-2016 06:07 PM

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I think what gets people is his refusal to wear a poppy. If that's the case then surely it's the people that are asking him to do so that are mixing the two, he just wants to play football not put 'tributes' (for want of a better word) on his strip when that's got nothing to do with football.

I read his open letter and I have to admit to having a bit sympathy for him and I respect him for sticking to his principles, even if I might not agree with him.

I don't wear a poppy myself, never have done and I haven't mentioned it in this thread as I believe it is a personal choice.

Unfortunately, I feel he created a lot of unnecessary tension and controversy with his actions over the England flag at the WBA friendly in America, and comments on Twitter about Derry/Londonderry.

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What has his political views got to do with sectarianism? You do realise Republicanism has nothing to do with religion don't you??

Yes, I do realise the difference but I also see the link. Is "Sectarian and political songs" better?

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What are his political views exactly ?? fair question

Another question, Pedro. You've steamed into this thread asking numerous questions, you must have an opinion?

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**Mr Grieves** · 07-02-2016 06:13 PM

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People only remember the negative press. James has paid for a bike for a severely disabled girl and donated money to other well worth causes

Are hibs fans who don't wear poppies for other reasons fuds aswell?

Want to point out where someone was called a fud for not wearing a poppy? You've made that up.

Anyway, I'm out. I'm sure people are bored of reading what I think.

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**~~PISTOL1875~~** · 07-02-2016 06:20 PM

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I don't wear a poppy myself, never have done and I haven't mentioned it in this thread as I believe it is a personal choice.

Unfortunately, I feel he created a lot of unnecessary tension and controversy with his actions over the England flag at the WBA friendly in America, and comments on Twitter about Derry/Londonderry.

Yes, I do realise the difference but I also see the link. Is "Sectarian and political songs" better?

Another question, Pedro. You've steamed into this thread asking numerous questions, you must have an opinion?

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Yeh I do.. I think you're rather harsh to be calling him a fud for standing up for what he believe's in.. I don't wear a poppy and don't like the english national anthem..

***bigwheel*** · 07-02-2016 06:22 PM

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I don't wear a poppy myself, never have done and I haven't mentioned it in this thread as I believe it is a personal choice.

Unfortunately, I feel he created a lot of unnecessary tension and controversy with his actions over the England flag at the WBA friendly in America, and comments on Twitter about Derry/Londonderry.

Yes, I do realise the difference but I also see the link. Is "Sectarian and political songs" better?

Another question, Pedro. You've steamed into this thread asking numerous questions, you must have an opinion?

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Ok then, so having political opinion is a reason for calling the guy a fud then? Since you've sited no other reason.....