BUNCH OF CHICKEN **** , JEALOUS ******S,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,HANGING IS TOO GOOD ///////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////// Sunderland star James McClean gets death threats on Twitter after Republic of Ireland call-up Death threats have been directed at former Northern Ireland U-21 footballer James McClean following his selection to play for the Republic at the Euro 2012 finals next month. Two of the messages directed at him on Twitter threatened to have him shot and also contained sectarian abuse. The winger, who plays for Sunderland in the Premier League, discovered yesterday that Republic of Ireland manager Giovanni Trapattoni had included him in the squad. McClean, now 23, has been subjected to abuse from scores of unhappy Northern Ireland fans since he declared for the Republic, having been brought through the ranks by the Irish FA. He has previously only been capped once at senior level for the Republic as a substitute, but following a stunning six months on Wearside was tipped for Euro 2012 success by Sunderland boss Martin O’Neill. O’Neill himself had a very successful career as a Northern Ireland international. The Sunderland winger took to Twitter yesterday to share his joy regarding the squad selection with his 49,000 online followers. He said: “Absolutely honoured and couldn't be happier to have been called up to represent my country at the euros no better feelin! #COYBIG #ireland #euro12” This was met with messages of congratulations, but also some posts that were full of sectarian abuse and threats to kill. One Twitter user, with the account ‘RobbieLittle@PotKettleBlack3’, posted: “F*** up your dirty fenian b****** il make sure you get shot when you set foot back into gods country #FTP.” Another using the name ‘James W Magee@JamesWMagee07’ posted: “U deserve to be shot for that comment!! Your playing for Ireland and not the country you were born in (NI). #p****” Both messages have since been deleted. McClean, who carries an Irish passport and identifies himself on Twitter as a ‘Irish professional footballer’ made a general response following the hate-filled abuse. He said: “Love the dogs abuse am gettin of shock N.I fans, just worry about watchin ur own country at the euros... oh wait #mybad #awkward haha.” It’s not the first time a prominent Catholic player has been targeted for sectarian abuse and death threats by so-called Northern Ireland fans. Celtic manager Neil Lennon was singled out for abuse from bigots after joining the Glasgow club as a player, despite turning out for the side on 40 occasions. He retired from international football in 2002 following a death threat before Northern Ireland played Cyprus, after he made comments that he would like to play for an all-Ireland team. Lennon was later targeted with parcel bombs by bigots in Scotland. Last month McClean, who made seven appearances for Northern Ireland’s U-21 team while at Derry City, told Sunday Life he felt uncomfortable playing at international level for the underage teams. He said: “You’re looking around as a Catholic and seeing all the Union Jacks and listening to the songs the fans sing and I just didn't feel at home at all,” he explained. “Even in the squads I felt like a bit of an outsider. There weren’t too many Catholics, it just didn’t feel right.” Fellow Londonderry native Darron Gibson also found out yesterday that he had been selected http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/n...fter-republic-of-ireland-callup-16155463.html
Idiots! their accounts can be traced in most cases and put in the dock where they deserve to be. ****ing sectarian bullshit!
Kids or not, they should be exposed and made an examp;e of. It may just deter others from making the same mistakes, if you can call them mistakes.
This!!! It's sad how a nation is so split on the grounds of religion, and although the threats against McClean were very wrong, they were also very predictable..
Sad state of affairs when folk resort to this kind of thing. Its not uncommon as far as the Irish squad selection goes and its replicated north of the border with the old firm. Regardless of your religious beliefs, it should never result in this kind of behaviour.
I'd be worried if McLean responds to these sort of posts. As we know there are some seriously nasty sectarian ****s who aren't afraid to escalate their threats.
Probably not wise to respond and I think this is the danger with twatter. So many players respond emotionally. I must admit if I was running a club, the club policy would be to have all players banned and have only an official club one. Just not worth the trouble it brings.
The sectarianism has not gone away but is usually underground. Would not visit Northern Ireland if you gave me all the money in the universe.
Comm you'd be surprised what age some of these people are! I agree with alot of what is being said in that McClean shouldn't respond to these but report them, but I think the lad is trying to highlight them. This is however a minority of people as imo the country is moving on (slowly mind). I know why it would be difficult for a young Catholic to play for N.Ireland when you hear some of the songs/rhetoric labelled towards them/their religion. BUT I must say I know a few N.Ireland fans and there has been alot of work put into cutting out the sectarianism and they have come along leaps and bounds but unfortunately the location of Windsor Park and comments like these against James will always give the perception that it is a cold house to Catholics.
Sad you feel that way cricket, as the country has alot to offer and you'd be surprised how much it has moved on. Get yourself over for the city of culture next year in Derry and I'm sure you'll have a ball. Regarding sectarianism it is becoming more and more unacceptable and in all honesty the country has come on massively to what it was like. This is a minority of people and unfortunately it looks like it could be kids (who wouldn't have seen the troubles) which is sad but like racism sectarianism is a cancer that needs to be cut out of society but unfortunately it will take alot of time/trust/education.
Maybe just my naivety mate..... I honestly thought or maybe hoped this kind of thing had buried it's head there.... Maybe i should have known better, after serving there on several occasions.... After all, it's just a game of football.......
It's a disgrace but someone at the club and in the Irish FA should advise against posting replies such as if has. There is still trouble bubbling under the surface over there. I've been to Derry/Londonderry 3 times and its a lovely place and people but you can still feel the tension. You don't get it in Dublin at all but up there its still quite tense. Dignified silence Jimmy and let the law take its course.
I love to visit Belfast now I'm only a tourist. A cracking city although there are parts I would not venture into.
