James McClean and 11 other footballers who stuck to their beliefs

After the controversy surrounding James McClean's decision, we take a look at others who stuck by their decisions - for better or worse.

by Rob McNamara

Last weekend, James McClean, quite clearly and eloquently, explained in an open letter to Wigan Athletic chairman Dave Whelan why he would be not be joining his team-mates in wearing a poppy on his shirt, as is the tradition on Remembrance day.