Miguel Delaney

2022 - 9 - 12

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James McClean speaks out in relation to tributes following queen's ... (Independent.ie)

James McClean has spoken out in relation to the return of football in the UK this week following the death of Queen Elizabeth II.

I have been told that your own grandfather Paddy Whelan, from Tipperary, was one of those. “For people from the North of Ireland such as myself, and specifically those in Derry, scene of the 1972 Bloody Sunday massacre, the poppy has come to mean something very different.” James McClean has spoken out in relation to the return of football in the UK this week following the death of Queen Elizabeth II.

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James McClean slams debate over wearing Queen black armband (Extra.ie)

James McClean has released a short statement on social media after of football's return in the UK this week following the death of Queen Elizabeth II.

Following the British monarch's death on Thursday, the EFL has decided that a minute's silence will be held before matches, with black armbands to be worn, flags to be flown at half-mast and the national anthem to be played in stadiums. The sport was shut down over the weekend in England, Scotland, Wales, and Northern Ireland following the royal's death at the age of 96. James McClean has released a short statement on social media after of football's return in the UK this week following the death of Queen Elizabeth II.

James McClean has finally broken his silence on the Queen's ... (Yardbarker)

The 33 year old James McClean took to his Instagram today to slam football journalist Miguel Delaney and to tell him to keep his opinions to himself when it ...

I just set goals for points and assists and goals and what I want to accomplish as a defenseman.” And there’s no telling what the current version of Ekblad can accomplish in a full season. It’s all part of the business, but at the end of the day it was a shock to see them go and to lose them as teammates. The question had to be asked: for someone who tends to be unlucky with injuries and has to learn a lot about his body, does it help to be married to a doctor? I’m blessed to be playing a game that I love and making the money that I do, and I try to keep that attitude up whenever I’m in those situations. “A lot of guys have gone through it and a lot of guys have had it a lot worse than me, and that’s the way I’ve looked at it. OVER/UNDER The market opened at 41.5 points at BetMGM but has climbed to 44 points with the Over backed by 51 percent of the bets and 56 percent of the handle. At this point I’m kind of a pro when it comes to battling back from injuries and knowing what I have to do to stay in shape and come back stronger.” From Ekblad’s perspective, the recoveries have been a war of attrition, fighting through any defeatist impulses, but the struggle has been largely internal. While the Broncos are at a stage where they should be in this year's playoffs, the Seahawks are at a different once, as they try to build a squad for the future. Michael Thomas set a record with 149 receptions when he won the award in 2019, and Cooper Kupp came within 17 receiving yards of Calvin Johnson's season record when he won in 2021. Wilson's Denver Broncos opened as 4.5-point favorites at BetMGM but the line has moved to 6.5, with Denver drawing 86 percent of the spread bets and 92 percent of the handle. Stroud has done nothing to hurt his chances with the Buckeyes sitting at 2-0, and he leads the way at the sportsbook with 9.5 percent of the total Heisman Trophy bets and 13.7 percent of the handle. He is now being offered at +2500 and has been backed by 8.2 and 6.6 percent of the action, respectively.

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James McClean responds to speculation over whether he'll wear ... (Irish Mirror)

The Republic of Ireland winger/left-back is often the victim of vitriolic abuse for standing by his beliefs.

"The FA can also confirm that all scheduled football matches will be postponed on the day of Her Majesty the Queen’s funeral on Monday 19 September. "We will be recommending to clubs, leagues and competitions across the country that a minute’s silence is observed before matches are played, and that black armbands should be worn where possible. "Last weekend, English football united together to honour and remember Her Majesty the Queen," the FA said in a statement. PSV have already confirmed their Europa League game against Arsenal at the Emirates on Thursday is off. Yet the FA has confirmed fixtures are allowed to be played from this Monday onwards. Isuzu FA Trophy and FA Youth Cup matches will return this evening [Monday].

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James McClean has addressed the speculation over whether he will ... (Irish Post)

IRISH FOOTBALLER James McClean has addressed the rumours and gossip over whether he will partake in acts of remembrance for Queen Elizabeth II, ...

IRISH FOOTBALLER James McClean has addressed the rumours and gossip over whether he will partake in acts of remembrance for Queen Elizabeth II, who passed away last Thursday. I have been told that your own grandfather Paddy Whelan, from Tipperary, was one of those. Miguel Delaney."

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