It was for a very emotional reason. Damien Dempsey has opened up to JOE about the emotional reason he named a track on his new album after Irish footballer James McClean. The Irish singer-songwriter’s latest record ‘Hold Your Joy’ was released last week to rave reviews and next month he will play six nights at […]

1 year ago

The singer-songwriter dedicated a track on his new album to the Wrexham winger. Damien Dempsey has released a new song in tribute to the Republic of Ireland and Wrexham winger James McClean. The ballad, which can be heard on the Dubliner’s new album Hold Your Joy, is fittingly titled ‘James McClean’ and references the footballer’s […]

1 year ago

“Vile horrible wee weasel of a man.” James McClean hasn’t held back after he called the UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak a ‘vile’ man. In response to Sunak saying the UK acted in “self-defence” by ordering military strikes in Yemen, the now-retired Ireland international hit out on social media. McClean shared a Sky News Instagram […]

2 years ago

“It’s not going to change. I’m well used to it.” James McClean had never been on The Late Late Show before, but that all changed – and then some – in Patrick Kielty’s first show as host. The Wrexham and Ireland star was the final guest on the long-running talk show, and he discussed having […]

2 years ago

“An action plan has now been imposed to deter a recurrence of any further misconduct.” The Football Association charged Blackpool £35,000 after Wigan’s James McClean was subjected to sectarian abuse during a Championship match in April. The club accepted the charge and an independent regulatory commission imposed the fine in the hope that fans will […]

2 years ago

“If I continue to get picked, why not?” James McClean will earn his 100th Ireland cap, this evening, and streak about the Aviva Stadium pitch for each and every minute Stephen Kenny needs him. He will equal the caps tally that Damien Duff reached in 2012. After tonight, only five other Ireland players will have […]

3 years ago