Police to investigate online abuse of James McClean

Wigan chief executive Mal Brannigan said: "The threatening, distasteful and vile messages a number of players were subject to is completely unacceptable.

Mon, 30 Aug, 2021 - 13:03

Robin Marshall

WIGAN have called in the police after Republic of Ireland international winger James McClean was abused on social media.

The abuse came following Wigan's 1-0 win against Portsmouth last weekend and has been roundly condemned by both clubs.

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