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17 October 2026 at 05:00•1 min read

James McClean: ‘Wearing the poppy was just never going to happen’

James McClean: ‘Wearing the poppy was just never going to.

James McClean: ‘Wearing the poppy was just never going to happen’

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  • ▪Strategic intelligence desk confirms key developments surrounding The former Republic of Ireland international on growing up i.
  • ▪International stakeholders analyze: I’m a loudmouth.
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The former Republic of Ireland international on growing up in a community still reeling from the Troubles and the controversy that scarred his career “The perception of me is that, basically, I am a madman,” James McClean says calmly. “I’m outspoken. I’m a loudmouth. I’m very opinionated and I hate all things British. That’s from people who don’t know me. The reality is quite the opposite. I’m pretty boring. I.

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