The player was allegedly confronted in the car park before the game
Wrexham player James McClean was allegedly involved in an altercation with a Cardiff City supporter ahead of last week’s Carabao Cup tie at the Racecourse Ground.
WalesOnline has learned that the alleged incident took place in the players’ parking area before Cardiff’s 2-1 win. The row was sparked by McClean talking with a group of away supporters which is thought to have started jovially before escalating.
Wrexham say they are aware of the incident. The club’s players are usually allocated a private compound to park their cars, and it is unclear how the supporters were able to enter the area to begin a dialogue with the player.
A spokesperson for Wrexham said: “Wrexham AFC are aware of an incident involving a first-team player and a visiting supporter ahead of our match against Cardiff City, which has been reported to the relevant authorities.
“We will be making no further comment on the matter at this stage.”
Cardiff City sources have told WalesOnline there has been no official complaint lodged to the club by any fan, nor has there been any correspondence from either Wrexham or North Wales Police.
Cardiff have declined to comment on the incident.
The former Republic of Ireland star and Derry native, 36, was an unused substitute in the match, which Cardiff won through goals from Yousef Salech and Will Fish.
November is a month of remembrance in the UK and beyond, and it’s customary for football teams to have a poppy embroidered onto their shirts for matches played in the first few weeks of this month as a tribute to soldiers who have fought for Britain in past wars.
However, the British Army’s history on Irish soil makes some individuals uneasy about wearing the poppy. James McClean’s annual decision to forego the poppy has become a point of controversy in the UK, while other players, such as ex-Manchester United star Nemanja Matic, have previously chosen not to wear the poppy.
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