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Post by bayernoatcake on Jan 14, 2021 23:11:27 GMT
Spot on, as I have said in an earlier post this is crass stupidity by the player and an excellent response by the club. However let's keep this in context, despite the clamour from the McClean out at any cost brigade this is not a capital offence. This, in combination with him being a very limited footballer though...?? He trains well so it’s fine 😂😂
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Post by Deleted on Jan 14, 2021 23:11:33 GMT
He’s just added a bit of a cryptic new post on Instagram. “Remember. We all tell the version of the story that makes US look good” http://instagr.am/p/CKCvRIwhOXt He’s so fucking stupid. There are few things worse than a thick fucker, who thinks they're clever. Fuck him off.
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Post by spitthedog on Jan 14, 2021 23:12:58 GMT
While he deserves to be punished and is clearly stupid because the rules have surely been drummed into them again and again. Of all the things to be doing whilst breaking Covid rules, using a private gym is one not one of the worst of them considering he's a professional footballer and fitness is important. Better than attending some party or casino night etc. Spot on, as I have said in an earlier post this is crass stupidity by the player and an excellent response by the club. However let's keep this in context, despite the clamour from the McClean out at any cost brigade this is not a capital offence. The Holier Than Thou brigade quick off the mark with this one.
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Post by Deleted on Jan 14, 2021 23:16:14 GMT
Spot on, as I have said in an earlier post this is crass stupidity by the player and an excellent response by the club. However let's keep this in context, despite the clamour from the McClean out at any cost brigade this is not a capital offence. The Holier Than Thou brigade quick off the mark with this one. Not so much the 'holier than though' brigade, more 'I recognise a shit footballer, who's not worth the hassle, when I see one' brigade.
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Post by Cns on Jan 14, 2021 23:16:53 GMT
That Stoke City left wing twitter page probably printing t shirts out in support of him. mmmmm....interesting new poster! Hi
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Post by crapslinger on Jan 14, 2021 23:19:22 GMT
While he deserves to be punished and is clearly stupid because the rules have surely been drummed into them again and again. Of all the things to be doing whilst breaking Covid rules, using a private gym is one not one of the worst of them considering he's a professional footballer and fitness is important. Better than attending some party or casino night etc. What has boxing got to do with football ? he's as thick as mince.
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Post by Gods on Jan 14, 2021 23:22:06 GMT
Something tells me we will finish this season mid-table playing with a very young squad, all eyes on next August.
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Post by thehartshillbadger on Jan 14, 2021 23:23:06 GMT
Does this mean I’ve got to go and tell the Mrs she’s right for once! When we were watching the other week she said “does he play for Stoke? He looks well thick” 🤣
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Post by stokiedan17 on Jan 14, 2021 23:24:39 GMT
He’s just added a bit of a cryptic new post on Instagram. “Remember. We all tell the version of the story that makes US look good” http://instagr.am/p/CKCvRIwhOXt He’s removed the post now. 🙃
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Post by foxysgloves on Jan 14, 2021 23:29:16 GMT
Disappointing and stupid.
But fuck me, it doesn’t take long to hustle up a lynch mob on here does it??!!
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Post by kezzaed on Jan 14, 2021 23:33:16 GMT
Spot on, as I have said in an earlier post this is crass stupidity by the player and an excellent response by the club. However let's keep this in context, despite the clamour from the McClean out at any cost brigade this is not a capital offence. This, in combination with him being a very limited footballer though...?? His Covid rule breaking is a disgrace, it is irrelevant whether it is in a private gym with his trainer, casino, or his home cinema or private party. The consequences are the same. Oh the poor boy was training. Really, the Club has taken the correct action. He has let his family, trainer, club and other players down. The rate of covid positive players is still rising. What are you going to say when Covid positive testing players rise to such an extent that the relegation doomed managers call for the season to be suspended and we are near the top and it all gets axed.
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Post by kezzaed on Jan 14, 2021 23:36:04 GMT
Disappointing and stupid. But fuck me, it doesn’t take long to hustle up a lynch mob on here does it??!! Get real and look at the reality, the covid breaking regulation players need dealing with quickly or the season is going to go to waste.
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Post by foxysgloves on Jan 14, 2021 23:38:53 GMT
Disappointing and stupid. But fuck me, it doesn’t take long to hustle up a lynch mob on here does it??!! Get real and look at the reality, the covid breaking regulation players need dealing with quickly or the season is going to go to waste. Hasn’t the club done that? Like I said stupid and disappointing. But let’s not pretend that a lot of posters are only fucking delighted at another opportunity to put the boot in to him.
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Post by Deleted on Jan 14, 2021 23:39:03 GMT
Disappointing and stupid. But fuck me, it doesn’t take long to hustle up a lynch mob on here does it??!! You make a good point, but I'm going to let the lynch move off this time. I said it at the time of his signing and I'll say it again, James Mcclean isn't anywhere near good enough a footballer to allow him to get away with all the shit that surrounds him. The quicker he is out of our club, the better for everyone concerned.
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Post by likelyladgalizmo on Jan 14, 2021 23:40:37 GMT
Maybe James and his agent want to get a January move. Part of the plan.
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Post by boskampsflaps on Jan 14, 2021 23:42:33 GMT
It’s because he’s a fucking awful footballer. Him and ten others like him we might have been poor but we wouldn’t have been in the shit we were in last season. We would, we were there due to shit management.
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Post by foxysgloves on Jan 14, 2021 23:47:36 GMT
Disappointing and stupid. But fuck me, it doesn’t take long to hustle up a lynch mob on here does it??!! You make a good point, but I'm going to let the lynch move off this time. I said it at the time of his signing and I'll say it again, James Mcclean isn't anywhere near good enough a footballer to allow him to get away with all the shit that surrounds him. The quicker he is out of our club, the better for everyone concerned. I thought he was outstanding when we needed him last season. He’s limited and he brings baggage but he’s not the Antichrist some paint him to be. Seems to me the club are well capable of handling the situation and have acted fast.
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Post by datguy on Jan 14, 2021 23:57:52 GMT
He’s just added a bit of a cryptic new post on Instagram. “Remember. We all tell the version of the story that makes US look good” http://instagr.am/p/CKCvRIwhOXt Deary me.
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Post by kezzaed on Jan 14, 2021 23:57:52 GMT
Get real and look at the reality, the covid breaking regulation players need dealing with quickly or the season is going to go to waste. Hasn’t the club done that? Like I said stupid and disappointing. But let’s not pretend that a lot of posters are only fucking delighted at another opportunity to put the boot in to him. There are more football fans fed up with the position of the rule breaking footballers than are taking delight on this post. Wish more clubs and officials were trying as hard to reduce covid. Well done Stoke. Shame you use 3 words to show your initial support and 17 to raise a question knockin the knockers!!........
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Post by robinplumpton on Jan 15, 2021 0:26:39 GMT
My wife is a native of London(Derry) and. I used to ( pre pandemic spend a lot of time there). McClean is a marmite figure there. When he signed for us , I thought noooooo. Not for his politics, but noooooo what a waste of money for a limited footballer. So he started playing for us and sure enough , we had a “ winger” who never got his head up and delivered crosses assuming the delivery was to be included in a “spot the ball” competition. The only time he lifted his head up was running back as his cross had resulted in surrendering possession. Then, when we were absolute dogs hit under our Nath, he did what he does best, at his best, that is give his all, remember the injured player going over to take that corner. ?Strangely enough he the became “Jimmy Mac” on this board, Lets be honest, he has been shite this season, whether played in the right position or not. He is not alone. Our players coming back from injury recently have replicated that. If he never plays for us again, I will thank him for being part of the rescue mission and Understand that his politics are not universally popular. However, what I would say is James, you have had controversial moments before, you are not playing for Spurs, Man Shitty or other apologists. Also how many times can we say that, because you are ours, so we can call you a male chicken, before it seeps in that as far as perception goes, a male chicken is universally referred to as a cock.
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Post by fulagoals on Jan 15, 2021 0:39:38 GMT
Verlinden might get 30 seconds Saturday. Won’t make the bench
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Post by nottsover60 on Jan 15, 2021 1:04:41 GMT
There are few things worse than a thick fucker, who thinks they're clever. Fuck him off. It's not just the breach of covid rules is it? Don't forget that not only has he broken covid protocol at a time when footballers' behaviour is under review but he knew what he was doing when he posted the video. He's not that thick. Posting a video of his wrong doing is two fingers to the club after his balaclava video with his kids in the spring lock down when the club made him shut down his accounts and gave him advice on the use of social media. He knew exactly what he was doing as he did then. This is so disrespectful of the club that I hope we never play him again. I suspect we probably can't sack him yet but I would have thought he received a warning then, hopefully an official one. Well done Stoke proving we won't let players mess us about.
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Post by a on Jan 15, 2021 4:23:02 GMT
Good - he wont play on Saturday " Model pro " strikes again I’d that a joke? He wasn’t pissed up at someone’s house or driving like a twat. He was training in a gym. If you’re not a joking then 🤦🏻♂️
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Post by a on Jan 15, 2021 4:25:35 GMT
This, in combination with him being a very limited footballer though...?? He trains well so it’s fine 😂😂 I’m sure Verlinden will get his chance don’t worry 🥱
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Post by moon on Jan 15, 2021 5:37:29 GMT
Maybe James and his agent want to get a January move. Part of the plan. Unless that January move is into a boxing ring it would be a pretty stupid plan. McClean has been gash this season but he gives his all in an unfamiliar position and he isn’t as bad of an egg as some on here make out. He made a mistake and he has been punished. Hopefully he learns from this, comes back to play again this season and helps us into the playoffs, I think he will find his form when he is playing in his proper position.
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Post by davejohnno1 on Jan 15, 2021 5:45:09 GMT
Good - he wont play on Saturday " Model pro " strikes again I’d that a joke? He wasn’t pissed up at someone’s house or driving like a twat. He was training in a gym. If you’re not a joking then 🤦🏻♂️ When all gyms are closed and exercising with others is limited to outside only. Unless his trainer lives with him and the gym was in his own house, McLean is an absolute idiot. He's also a very shit footballer. He was before his stupidity and he remains so afterwards.
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Post by werrington on Jan 15, 2021 6:02:38 GMT
Disappointing and stupid. But fuck me, it doesn’t take long to hustle up a lynch mob on here does it??!! All things being equal and the ideal world these lot live in, I wonder if we’d signed Eze they’d want him fucked off for his misdemeanour last week or Jack Grealish fucked off for his misdemeanour if he played for Stoke I don’t think their moral compass would of been as rabid if we had a player of that ilk But yes he’s been an absolute idiot and deserves his punishment
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Post by a on Jan 15, 2021 6:12:20 GMT
I’d that a joke? He wasn’t pissed up at someone’s house or driving like a twat. He was training in a gym. If you’re not a joking then 🤦🏻♂️ When all gyms are closed and exercising with others is limited to outside only. Unless his trainer lives with him and the gym was in his own house, McLean is an absolute idiot. He's also a very shit footballer. He was before his stupidity and he remains so afterwards. I agree he’s broken the rules but I think some are using their own biases to make it sound worse than it is ie making it sound as bad as those dickheads having parties etc
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Post by wuzza on Jan 15, 2021 6:25:13 GMT
Disappointing and probably the result of muddled thinking rather than brazen hedonism that has been present with many of the footballer rule breakers. The club has re-acted wisely and quickly. Hopefully it won’t lead to any long term issues.
A lot of responses on this thread have been depressingly predictable, not least in their misjudgement of the quality of the work he has done for this club.
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Post by RAF on Jan 15, 2021 7:20:11 GMT
25 Grand a week and can't afford to put a punchbag in his mansion? If this is actually true it just goes to show how really fucking selfish he is. There are people who are sticking to lockdown rigidly and would love to use a gym for their mental health if nothing else. They should fine the gym owner as well.
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