O'Neill: McClean receives death threats

Sunderland boss Martin O’Neill has confirmed winger James McClean has been the target of death threats.

Sun, 18 Nov, 2012 - 20:00

Sunderland boss Martin O’Neill has confirmed winger James McClean has been the target of death threats.

The 23-year-old came in for criticism after opting not to sport a Remembrance Day poppy on his shirt during the Black Cats’ 2-1 defeat at Everton last weekend.

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Courts Soccer Heathrow Place: Republic of Ireland Person: O'Neill Person: McClean Person: Martin O’Neill Person: James McClean Person: O’Neill Person: James Event: Remembrance Day Organisation: Sunderland Organisation: Black Cats’Organisation: Everton Organisation: Fulham

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