James McClean stands away from Wrexham team-mates during Remembrance silence before Mansfield win from

Wrexham star McClean stands alone during Remembrance Day silence

Wrexham fans applauded as James McClean stood away from his team-mates during a Remembrance Day silence before their match against Mansfield on Saturday.

The 33-year-old Republic of Ireland international has previously explained that he does not wear a poppy because of his Irish heritage and the role of the British Army in the Troubles in Northern Ireland.

McClean's decision to stand away from his team-mates during the silence was met with applause from some Wrexham fans, while others booed.

McClean has previously been criticized for his decision not to wear a poppy, but he has said that he will not be "bullied" into changing his stance.

"I will never wear a poppy," McClean said in 2012. "It's a symbol of something that I don't support."

McClean's decision to stand away from his team-mates during the silence has sparked a debate about the role of Remembrance Day in modern society.

Some people believe that McClean should have respected the tradition of the silence, while others believe that he was right to stand up for his beliefs.

What is Remembrance Day?

Remembrance Day is a day to remember those who have died in wars and conflicts. It is held on November 11th, the anniversary of the end of World War I in 1918.

In the United Kingdom, Remembrance Day is a national holiday. People wear poppies to show their support for the Royal British Legion, a charity that supports veterans and their families.

The silence is a time to reflect on the sacrifices made by those who have died in wars and conflicts. It is also a time to remember the importance of peace.

Why did James McClean stand away from his team-mates during the silence?

McClean has previously explained that he does not wear a poppy because of his Irish heritage and the role of the British Army in the Troubles in Northern Ireland.

The Troubles was a period of violence in Northern Ireland that lasted from the late 1960s to the late 1990s. It was a conflict between the Irish Republican Army (IRA) and the British Army.

McClean's decision to stand away from his team-mates during the silence has sparked a debate about the role of Remembrance Day in modern society.

Some people believe that McClean should have respected the tradition of the silence, while others believe that he was right to stand up for his beliefs.

What do you think?

Should James McClean have stood away from his team-mates during the silence? Let us know in the comments below.

Wrexham Star Mcclean Stands Alone During Remembrance Day Silence