The image, which was accompanied by a caption that read 'today's school lesson – history' and laughing emojis, was interpreted as a reference to the IRA. Earlier this week Stoke City's McClean, 31, shared an Instagram message that threatened to set his family home on fire, in a string of abusive messages. McClean has been targeted in the past for refusing to wear a poppy on Remembrance Day. JAMES MCCLEAN has revealed a sickening message he received threatening to set his house on fire and burn his family. "I have highlighted the abuse publicly on social media recently and the silence from everyone is deafening.". He said: 'I never wanted to cause any offence but I now realise that I did so and for that I apologise unreservedly. Republic of Ireland international James McClean has been fined two weeks’ wages for a controversial Instagram post. Stoke City have fined winger James McClean two weeks wages for whipping up another political storm. James McClean shared a death threat from a direct message on Instagram It comes just days after he posted a statement questioning anti-Irish abuse The Stoke player has called on … The message from an account named elliot.rg20 read: "don't make me set your house on fire and burn everyone inside it". Footballer James McClean has been fined after he posted a picture of himself in a balaclava while giving two children a "history lesson". 'I would wear it every day of the year if that was the thing but it doesn’t. STOKE CITY HAVE fined Ireland international James McClean two weeks’ wages and the midfielder has agreed to delete his Instagram account after apologising for … James McClean has been fined two weeks wages and agreed to delete his Instagram account after appearing to make a joke regarding the Irish Repuclican Army, Stoke City have confirmed. STOKE CITY HAVE fined Ireland international James McClean two weeks’ wages and the midfielder has agreed to delete his Instagram account after apologising for posting an offensive image yesterday. James McClean is fined two weeks' wages by Stoke City and deletes his Instagram account after posting an image of his home school 'history lesson' while wearing a balaclava to mimic the IRA James McClean's life was threatened by someone who said they would take a gun to one of his matches, the Stoke winger's wife has revealed. James McClean joined Stoke from West Bromwich Albion in 2018. Yesterday the manager said in his pre match presser that McClean is injured again, hasn't trained all week and he likely won't play again all season because of said injury. James McClean has provoked angry online criticism again after posting an image of himself on his Instagram account wearing a balaclava while purporting to home-school his children. Bad timing for James McClean after 'kamikaze' Instagram post. IRISH FOOTBALLER James McClean has been slammed online after he posted a picture on Instagram giving a 'history lesson' to his children while wearing a balaclava. James McClean abuse and death threats condemned by FAI as anti-Irish troll threatens to burn Stoke player’s house down with his family inside By talkSPORT 15th February 2021, 10:31 pm Published: 13:24 BST, 27 March 2020 | Updated: 19:31 BST, 27 March 2020. The views expressed in the contents above are those of our users and do not necessarily reflect the views of MailOnline. ... James McClean has said. The 31-year-old added: "Honestly god I'd happily slap the head of (sic) him.". It does feel as though only James McClean can manage to get himself in trouble for working on his fitness. Stars like Axel Tuanzebe have been subjected to racist abuse, while managers Mikel Arteta and Steve Bruce both were targeted with death threats. HISTORY OF ABUSE JAMES MCCLEAN has revealed a sickening message he received threatening to set his house on fire and burn his family. The Stoke City midfielder posted a statement on Instagram days earlier urging more support against anti-Irish abuse. It stands for all the conflicts that Britain has been involved in. News Corp is a network of leading companies in the worlds of diversified media, news, education, and information services. 6. All the info as Scottish Cup sees Old Firm derby in fourth round, Real Madrid plot transfer swoop for Sterling after he loses place to Foden, ©News Group Newspapers Limited in England No. While @Ian19878jambo said: "James McClean proving once again what a lowlife scumbag he really is." James McClean posted his image of himself wearing a black balaclava in front of his children, McClean, seen here with the same leg tattoo as in the Instagram post, was criticised online. The 30-year-old Republic of Ireland winger was born in Derry and raised on the Creggan estate where six of the people killed on Bloody Sunday in 1972 came from. 679215 Registered office: 1 London Bridge Street, London, SE1 9GF. Stoke winger James McClean has apologised after he came under fire for mimicking the IRA during a “history lesson” with his kids by wearing a balaclava and posting it on Instagram. McClean also apologised for the photo which was taken as he taught his two young children at home during the coronavirus lockdown. James McClean's wife Erin has opened up about the intense abuse her family have been subject to over the last decade. James McLean’s Instagram / (@macajw) To see all content on The Sun, please use the Site Map. James McClean escapes with warning from FA over ‘offensive … THE Professional Footballers’ Association of Ireland (PFAI) and both the Irish and English branches of Show Racism the Red Card have called for an investigation into anti-Irish discrimination in football, after James McClean was warned by the FA over a recent Instagram post. Stoke winger James McClean has highlighted more threats sent to him on social media. Irish international James McClean has been fined two weeks' wages by his club Stoke City, after posting a picture on his Instagram … James McClean's ill-judged Instagram post was 'kamikaze' moment. James McClean highlights anti-Irish abuse he has suffered in Instagram post The EFL, Premier League and PFA yesterday sent an open letter to the bosses of Facebook and Twitter with a … "The Sun", "Sun", "Sun Online" are registered trademarks or trade names of News Group Newspapers Limited. 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', The 30-year-old has come under fire in the past for refusing to wear a remembrance poppy, McClean appeared to be imitating members of the IRA, seen here in Belfast in the year 2000. James McClean has been fined two weeks’ wages by Stoke City after his club took a dim view of an “inappropriate social media post” on Instagram. For further details of our complaints policy and to make a complaint please click this link: thesun.co.uk/editorial-complaints/, James McClean revealed a sick death threat he received on Instagram, He posted this message in response to the abuse, Irish international James McClean in action for Stoke, James McClean hit out at anti-Irish abuse and called for more support to tackle it, Solskjaer slams ‘disgusting’ racist abuse of Man Utd duo Axel Tuanzebe and Anthony Martial on social media, Independent Press Standards Organisation (IPSO). What games are live on Premier Sports and how much does it cost? IRELAND ace James McClean wore a BALACLAVA in front of his children in an Instagram post he described as a 'history lesson'. Stoke City winger James McClean has been fined two weeks wages. The Sun website is regulated by the Independent Press Standards Organisation (IPSO), Our journalists strive for accuracy but on occasion we make mistakes. McClean's manager at Stoke, Michael O'Neill, is also the Northern Ireland coach. Footballer James McClean has been fined after he posted a picture of himself in a balaclava while giving two children a "history lesson". James McClean expected to miss rest of Stoke City season after playing through injury for… Stoke-On-Trent Live 15:58 9-Apr-21 O'Neill 'very disappointed' with Ireland as McClean's season looks to be over The42 15:15 9-Apr-21 Stoke City have said that James McClean is to be fined two weeks’ wages as a result of the Instagram post in which he posed with a balaclava on for a joke teaching history at home to his kids. We are no longer accepting comments on this article. James McClean abuse and death threats condemned by FAI as anti-Irish troll threatens to burn Stoke player’s house down with his family inside By talkSPORT 15th February 2021, 10:31 pm James McClean warned by FA for use of ‘offensive word’ in Instagram post. The Stoke City winger posted an image on his Instagram … He refuses to wear the poppy because the symbol commemorates military personnel who have died in war – and not just soldiers who lost their lives in the First and Second World Wars. An Instagram user called Stoke City winger James McClean a "stupid ginger" and made reference to the IRA, along with sending death threats. Barnsley charged over alleged sectarian abuse of Stoke's... Huddersfield investigating 'discriminatory' chants directed... FA investigating after Barnsley fans chant anti-IRA and... 'The f***ing Irish will do anything for poxy Ireland except... 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Stoke have taken swift action against their midfielder who has also been forced to delete his Instagram … The Northern Irishman, originally from Derry, has previously been accused of … 'McClean has been fined two weeks' wages by the club and has also agreed to delete his Instagram account. Stoke winger James McClean has highlighted more threats sent to him on social media. View our online Press Pack. Explaining himself previously, he said: 'If the poppy was simply about World War One and Two victims alone, I’d wear it without a problem. James McClean fined by Stoke City for Instagram post James McClean posted the picture of himself on Instagram. Though he deleted the snap shortly after, his club Stoke City took a rather dim view of the stunt and fined him two weeks' wages. 7. James McClean, 31, shared a threat he had received on his Instagram stories on Sunday. The Stoke City winger uploaded the photo to his Instagram … James McClean highlights anti-Irish abuse he has suffered in Instagram post The EFL, Premier League and PFA yesterday sent an open letter to the bosses of Facebook and Twitter with a … Earlier this week Stoke City's McClean, 31, shared an Instagram message that threatened to set his family home on fire, in a string of abusive messages. The Stoke City winger posted an image on his Instagram … The Championship club announced that McClean had been punished over his actions, saying: 'Stoke City can confirm that, following an internal disciplinary review, disciplinary action has been taken against James McClean for an inappropriate social media post. It came after McClean's lengthy post on Friday in which he called for discrimination to end. Pic: James McClean / Instagram Speaking to Off The Ball on Wednesday morning, McClean said the post in jest after ‘eight years of abuse’ but conceded it was ‘ill-judged’. The Stoke City midfielder posted a statement on Instagram days earlier urging more support against anti-Irish abuse. James McClean has been fined two weeks’ wages by Stoke City after his club took a dim view of an “inappropriate social media post” on Instagram. He wrote: "Does being abused for being Irish and anti-Irish abuse acceptable? It drew an angry response from many people on social media. Stoke City have suspended James McClean pending a disciplinary hearing after an alleged breach of Covid-19 protocol. This service is provided on News Group Newspapers' Limited's Standard Terms and Conditions in accordance with our Privacy & Cookie Policy. 48k Followers, 341 Following, 167 Posts - See Instagram photos and videos from James McClean (@macajw) A consistent target for anti-Irish abuse and threats online, Republic of Ireland international James McClean addressed an ill-thought out social media post of his own and the irrational damage it caused on Wednesday's OTB AM. She took to Instagram to explain how their three young children are now at an age where they understand the vitriol being levelled at their family and vented her frustration about the relentless threats they receive. For other inquiries, Contact Us. 35.4k Likes, 9 Comments - James McClean (@macajw) on Instagram: “Banging my head against a brick wall here but look i have been doing that anyways for a long time…” The British Army killed 13 people and injured 15 more on that day after 15,000 protesters gathered in the streets of Derry. James McClean posted to Instagram to protest against the abuse that he receives, drawing a direct parallel to the ongoing campaigns against racism in football. James McClean posted to Instagram to protest against the abuse that he receives, drawing a direct parallel to the ongoing campaigns against racism in football. James McClean warned by FA for use of ‘offensive word’ in Instagram post. James McClean has been fined two weeks wages and agreed to delete his Instagram account after appearing to make a joke regarding the Irish Repuclican Army, Stoke City have confirmed. James McClean fined by Stoke and deletes his Instagram account after sharing picture of balaclava ‘history lesson’ to his kids By talkSPORT 27th March 2020, 2:34 pm McClean was blasted for the post on social media with some Twitter users describing it as "disgraceful". The comments below have been moderated in advance. He describes himself as a 'proud Fenian'. The Stoke City midfielder posted a statement on Instagram … Stoke City winger James McClean has been fined two weeks wages. @LFCSandra said: "A disgraceful Instagram post from Stoke City footballer James McClean." James McClean escapes with warning from FA over ‘offensive … THE Professional Footballers’ Association of Ireland (PFAI) and both the Irish and English branches of Show Racism the Red Card have called for an investigation into anti-Irish discrimination in football, after James McClean was warned by the FA over a recent Instagram post. There were three more abusive messages sent to the footballer, which McClean highlighted. JAMES MCCLEAN has revealed a sickening message he received threatening to set his house on fire and burn his family. IRISH FOOTBALLER James McClean has shared some of the harrowing abuse he and his family receive on social media. An Instagram user called Stoke City winger James McClean a "stupid ginger" and made reference to the IRA, along with sending death threats. The 30-year-old Ireland winger has also agreed to delete his Instagram account after he posted a picture of himself sitting in front of his two children in a black paramilitary-style balaclava. 28 March, 2020 01:00. Chelsea Dybala-Jorginho swap, Haaland updates as big-money transfer looms. Erin McClean… The club confirmed the punishment in a short statement. Stoke City have said that James McClean is to be fined two weeks’ wages as a result of the Instagram post in which he posed with a balaclava on for a joke teaching history at home to his kids. JAMES McCLEAN has been fined two weeks wages for his "inappropriate" balaclava post. James McClean has hit out at reports that the Football Association is to investigate his furious response to the "uneducated cavemen" who abused him for not wearing a poppy on his shirt. Instagram have promised to impose stricter penalties including deleting accounts. https://www.sportsjoe.ie/football/james-mcclean-threats-instagram-224487 The Stoke City midfielder posted a statement on Instagram days earlier urging more support against anti-Irish abuse. In response, McClean called him a 'wee d***head' and challenged him to repeat the insults to his face. Stoke City midfielder James McClean has shared a death threat that was sent to him as a direct message on Instagram, just two days after posting a statement questioning the lack of support hes received over anti-Irish abuse. JAMES MCCLEAN has revealed a sickening message he received threatening to set his house on fire and burn his family. The Ireland international shared a snap of himself purporting to homeschool his two young children while donning a balaclava, in a post he described as a 'history lesson'. Social media platforms like Facebook and Twitter have been urged to do more to tackle hate and abuse. On Sunday, McClean shared a direct message on his Instagram story … McClean put out a cryptic message on Instagram saying "Attitude reflects leadership". McClean was quick to post a defiant message on his Instagram stories though, stating: “Trying to figure out how you can fit 55 league titles into 10 seasons” with laughing emojis. He wrote an open letter citing the 1972 Bloody Sunday massacre as his reason, which he described as 'one of the darkest days in Irish history'. A consistent target for anti-Irish abuse and threats online, Republic of Ireland international James McClean addressed an ill-thought out social media post of his own and the irrational damage it caused on Wednesday's OTB AM. And the 31-year-old has since shared a vile direct message he received over the weekend. 5. Republic of Ireland international James McClean has been fined two weeks’ wages for a controversial Instagram post. 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