It’s not that it’s easy to go with the flow and go with the crowd. It’s just that it’s common, writes Kieran Shannon 

Football’s ability to protect players from crowd abuse and to respect their freedom of expression is being called into doubt after James McClean became embroiled in yet another controversy over his choice not to wear a poppy.

Republic of Ireland international James McClean could be punished for a social media post he made following Stoke City's draw with Middlesbrough on Saturday.

Liam Mackey Niall Quinn says it’s important for James McClean to concentrate on his football after the Ireland international was involved in a bust-up with fellow Stoke City players.

Republic of Ireland international James McClean has found life hard in the Championship with Stoke City.

Stoke City have confirmed the signing of James McClean from West Brom.

James McClean is on the brink of signing for Stoke City after the club announced last night that the player had undergone a medical.

James McClean faces a disciplinary hearing at West Brom after he failed to turn up for a club training camp in Scotland without permission.

Ireland midfielder James McClean is set to face "internal disciplinary proceedings", his club has announced.

His desire to spend a stint at boyhood idols Celtic is apparent but the first priority for James McClean is the immediate uncertainty over his club future.

The motion tabled in the House of Commons, in London, by Jim Shannon, a DUP MP, is a straightforward one, writes Paul Rouse.

If James McClean could replay November’s World Cup game against Demark which ended in such crushing disappointment for Ireland, there’s one thing he’d do differently.

It may have been Conor McGregor’s year, in terms of earnings banked, but in the nation’s affections, Notorious has shipped losses in 2017.

More than 200 figures from Northern Ireland society have written to the Taoiseach warning that the UK's split from Europe is offensive and unacceptable.

LATEST: Republic of Ireland defender Cyrus Christie has tonight responded to racist messages targeting him on social media.

West Brom boss Tony Pulis has joked he is ready to bench James McClean after he ended Wales' World Cup dreams.

Cardiff hero James McClean insists Ireland didn’t overdo the celebrations after Monday’s win against Wales as they know it will mean nothing unless they reach the World Cup.

McClean has previously donated thousands of pounds to families in Derry and across Ireland to fund operations or help at times of tragedy.

The Preston North End striker remains the top-scorer in the League of Ireland this season.

FIFA have begun disciplinary proceedings in relation to comments made by Republic of Ireland manager Martin O'Neill and midfielder James McClean.

West Brom midfielder James McClean insists he is not anti-British.

“I just want to say a huge thank you to James McClean and his mates for coming down to see our lads today and giving them their first big game experience!!!”

"A great leader, a great hero and above all a great man"

Ireland winger James McClean has signed a £1m (€1.17m) contract that will keep him at West Brom until at least 2019.

“Derry has been good to me and if I can give back that's what I want to do.”

James McClean has called out Kenny Shiels over recent comments by the Derry City manager about the quality of the Republic of Ireland and Northern Ireland soccer teams.

Martin O'Neill has revealed Rob Elliot suffered a "serious knee injury".

McClean was typically forthright when asked about taking the penalty instead of Shane Long.

O’Neill was content with the draw against Slovakia despite injuries to Shane Long and Rob Elliot.

Rob Elliot's hopes of making it to the Euro 2016 finals have been dealt a major blow.

Six players who made their mark for Ireland, and five who will regret the events of the past week…

The Newcastle goalkeeper was starting for his country for just the second time.

Even when he’s doing things right, McClean still manages to get on the wrong side of someone.

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Love him or hate him, at least he’s never dull.

“Cheers for being sound”.

There was no need fro this from McClean.

What a sweetheart.

The man does love a controversy.

Ireland international James McClean has always made it clear he is very proud of his Derry roots and has proven it once more with a very generous gesture.

Ahead of Ireland’s European Championship qualifier against Gibraltar in Faro tonight, James McClean has paid tribute to Martin O’Neill for helping to accelerate the former Derry City man’s career in England – and continuing to be a source of inspiration to the player as his international manager.