James McClean said he takes offence at the poppy being “forced upon me” after standing by his ongoing refusal to take part in pre-match Remembrance Sunday commemorations.

After the minute's silence, the Daily Mail report that some Wrexham supporters inside the Racecourse Ground chanted he "hates the f***ing King", which refers to the British monarchy. Back in April, after Wrexham secured automatic promotion to League One, McClean joined the club's supporters in singing the "hates the King" chant.

James McClean makes headlines around Remembrance Day on an annual basis, with the Wrexham captain explaining his stance on the poppy front.

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James McClean spoke out for the first time since refusing to stand with his Wrexham teammates during the Remembrance silence.

Wrexham captain James McClean continued his ongoing protest to Remembrance Sunday by refusing to wear a poppy and standing away from his teammates during the League One club’s fixture against Mansfield on Saturday.

Wrexham captain James McClean stood separately to his team-mates and refused to wear a poppy as the club observed a minute’s silence for Remembrance Sunday ahead of their fixture against Mansfield.

James McClean has broken his silence after he refused to wear a poppy during Wrexham's National League win over Mansfield Town on Saturday

The Red Dragon's captain once again refused to wear a poppy as his teammates and the opposition paid their respects before kick-off