James McLean

[ccr]

Wonder what his stance is on paying taxes on the money he earns ,part of which goes to the British armed forces ?

 

[Mr Fraser]

Wonder what his stance is on paying taxes on the money he earns ,part of which goes to the British armed forces ?

We all have to pay taxes.

He has a choice to or not to wear a poppy unless his employers take different view, which i dont think they can.

You may disagree with his standpoint but he has the right, i believe, to act in this way. The poppy is about choice, respect and remembrance. His background speaks for itself.

Don't think it helps him as he appears an unpleasant fellow.

Is Matic scrutinized as much as james mclean?

 

[meeesh]

Swedish players choose not to wear a poppy.

I was under the impression the thread was about McClean

 

[johnmc]

When were poppies introduced onto football shirts. I don’t recall it in the 90’s and early 00’s but my memory is pretty shit.

Has it always been done?

 

[Pingu the Penguin]

Many have fought and died to defend our freedom of choice. Let's not pillory someone who exercises this freedom to make a choice different from what you or I or anyone else may believe.

Exactly

 

[Thaksinssoldier]

I'm Irish and I've a problem with the guy being a hypocrite.

If you feel that strongly about it, pack up and play in the league of Ireland.

Happy enough to take a wage from England, aint he?

 

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[Cellarite]

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Not to mention the fact that he's regularly referred to as "controversial winger James McClean" as a result of his stance.

Fair enough. I’ve not seen it but then again, I stopped buying papers about 7 years ago.

 

[Xhavenjoe]

At last someone who knows exactly what the place is called

The place is more commonly called Derry by the people living there not Londonderry. The majority of protestants also call it Derry. It was Derry until the 1600's

 

[blueparrot]

When were poppies introduced onto football shirts. I don’t recall it in the 90’s and early 00’s but my memory is pretty shit.

Has it always been done?

Dont know exactly but I'd say about 10 years. It does seem to have become a bit of a fashion accessory these days, and the big fuss we have every year with England now is a new thing that only goes back 3 or 4 years. I'm not even sure everyone with metal badges and more permanent poppies even contribute every year.