‘One said ‘I hope your kids get coronavirus’’: Patrick McClean condemns abuse aimed at brother James

The Republic of Ireland winger has received messages targeting his children with threats related to the coronavirus.
‘One said ‘I hope your kids get coronavirus’’: Patrick McClean condemns abuse aimed at brother James
James McClean
Tue, 31 Mar, 2020 - 14:00
Stephen Barry

The death threats and vile abuse aimed at James McClean and his family have been condemned by his brother Patrick.

The Republic of Ireland and Stoke winger, a regular target for online trolls, has received messages targeting his children with threats related to the coronavirus.

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