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James McClean on poppy controversy and growing up in Derry

The former international footballer discusses his career, the backlash over refusing to wear a poppy, and life in a community affected by the Troubles.

1 publisher · 1 article · first seen 17 Oct 2026 · updated 21d ago

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  1. James McClean: ‘Wearing the poppy was just never going to happen’ The Guardian Sport ·

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