James McClean makes 'no apologies' for self-defence red card

File pic of James McClean of Wigan  (Photo by Dan Istitene/Getty Images)

REPUBLIC of Ireland international winger James McClean has defended himself after his red card in Wigan's 2-0 win against Fleetwood Town on Tuesday.

McClean got his marching orders in stoppage time at the end of the game following a brawl with Fleetwood's Joe Garner who was also dismissed.