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.

James McClean and 11 other footballers who stuck to their beliefs
Tue, 11 Nov, 2014 - 16:14

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.

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