Wrexham player James McClean refuses to stand beside teammates during Remembrance silence
10 November 2024, 08:11
A Wrexham player was seen to step away from his teammates as the squad observed a minute's silence ahead of Remembrance Day.
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James McClean stood apart from his Wrexham teammates as a minute's silence was observed ahead of their match with League One side Mansfield.
The incident, which took place ahead of Saturday's clash, saw the 35-year-old Northern Irishman stand alone on the pitch as his teammates stood united.
McClean originally from Derry, Northern Ireland, hasn't taken part in Remembrance Day commemorations since moving to England in 2011.
It has become a tradition for footballers to wear shirts or armbands featuring Remembrance poppies for games taking place across Remembrance weekend.
Alongside the minute silence, McClean also refuses to wear a poppy on his shirt because of the British Army's role in The Troubles.
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Saturday's match saw Wrexham win the match one nil.
It comes ahead of a minute's silence at 11am on Sunday - a sign of respect to fallen soldiers and marking the end of First World War hostilities.
The Queen is set to miss Remembrance events this weekend, including the annual service at the Cenotaph, Buckingham Palace has said, as she recovers from a chest infection.
Camilla had hoped to join the royal family at the Royal British Legion Festival of Remembrance at the Royal Albert on Hall on Saturday evening.
