by Winston Smith » 22 Feb 2016 13:50
Faithful Son If McClean feels so strongly about the British forces and our governments historic actions, why is he playing in this country? He seems happy enough to enjoy a very good wage and lifestyle in this country and whether he likes them or not, British soldiers have died/are dying so he is able to do so. Perhaps someone should remind him many Irishmen have also died defending these shores. Wearing a poppy one day of the year is the least he could (should) do to show a bit of respect and solidarity to the fans who ultimately pay his lavish wages. Players from other countries, including those from Argentina, have no such problems.
by Pepe the Horseman » 22 Feb 2016 13:58
No Fixed Abode I thought that Rakels was supposed to be a beast? Scrawny little tattooed bloke.
by Pepe the Horseman » 22 Feb 2016 13:58
by Forbury Lion » 22 Feb 2016 14:12
+1Hoop Blah However, it is frustrating to yet again see this group of players (and some new ones) put in another good shift in a cup game without being able to do the same in the league.
by Norfolk Royal » 22 Feb 2016 14:13
Winston SmithFaithful Son If McClean feels so strongly about the British forces and our governments historic actions, why is he playing in this country? He seems happy enough to enjoy a very good wage and lifestyle in this country and whether he likes them or not, British soldiers have died/are dying so he is able to do so. Perhaps someone should remind him many Irishmen have also died defending these shores. Wearing a poppy one day of the year is the least he could (should) do to show a bit of respect and solidarity to the fans who ultimately pay his lavish wages. Players from other countries, including those from Argentina, have no such problems.
by Catterick Royal » 22 Feb 2016 14:58
Norfolk RoyalWinston SmithFaithful Son If McClean feels so strongly about the British forces and our governments historic actions, why is he playing in this country? He seems happy enough to enjoy a very good wage and lifestyle in this country and whether he likes them or not, British soldiers have died/are dying so he is able to do so. Perhaps someone should remind him many Irishmen have also died defending these shores. Wearing a poppy one day of the year is the least he could (should) do to show a bit of respect and solidarity to the fans who ultimately pay his lavish wages. Players from other countries, including those from Argentina, have no such problems.
A lot of those soldiers might also say they were fighting so people in the future would have a right to choose how to express themselves whether it be by wearing a poppy or something else.
by bobby1413 » 22 Feb 2016 15:09
Faithful Son If McClean feels so strongly about the British forces and our governments historic actions, why is he playing in this country? He seems happy enough to enjoy a very good wage and lifestyle in this country and whether he likes them or not, British soldiers have died/are dying so he is able to do so. Perhaps someone should remind him many Irishmen have also died defending these shores. Wearing a poppy one day of the year is the least he could (should) do to show a bit of respect and solidarity to the fans who ultimately pay his lavish wages. Players from other countries, including those from Argentina, have no such problems.
by TBM » 22 Feb 2016 15:19
Pepe the HorsemanNo Fixed Abode I thought that Rakels was supposed to be a beast? Scrawny little tattooed bloke.
He's not a beast, he's just a fcuking gangster.
by John Smith » 22 Feb 2016 15:30
by Maneki Neko » 22 Feb 2016 15:33
No Fixed Abode I thought that Rakels was supposed to be a beast? Scrawny little tattooed bloke.
by Jagermesiter1871 » 22 Feb 2016 15:34
by Maneki Neko » 22 Feb 2016 15:37
by Catterick Royal » 22 Feb 2016 15:49
Jagermesiter1871 I struggle to respect anyone who chooses a career path in killing people. Subsequently I would never wear a poppy or want to be associated with it.
And that doesn't even take into consideration his background which completely explain why he wouldn't want to. Look into the troubles and you should figure it out.
In regards to Catterick royals point. Yeah you're right it is football not politics so why is a oxf*rd poppy on the shirt?
You bunch of oxf*rd sheep.
by Maneki Neko » 22 Feb 2016 15:56
I struggle to respect anyone who chooses a career path in killing people
by Hoop Blah » 22 Feb 2016 16:14
by Catterick Royal » 22 Feb 2016 16:19
Hoop Blah I quite respect McLean for his reasons and principles to stand up for what he believes. His letter explaining his position explains it well.
I'd have a lot more respect if he wasn't so disrespectful at the same time. If he can't show a bit of respect for the national anthem because he hates all it stands for then he shouldn't be happy to work over here either.
Fans are well within their rights to give him abuse if he's going out of his way to be disrespectful to things they hold dear to them too. It's a double edged sword.
by Victor Meldrew » 22 Feb 2016 17:17
by Snowball » 22 Feb 2016 17:26
by Fezza » 22 Feb 2016 17:55
Maneki Neko I get that now, but what about back in the day when the people they were killing were only Nazis?
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