James McClean has a right to free expression

West Brom’s James McClean is at the centre of a storm of political humbug – but he should be allowed to air his republican views

Defiant: James McClean
Defiant: James McClean

I personally do not believe in burning the flag. It’s a personal belief, but people are overreacting just a little bit – “Hey buddy, let me tell you something. My Daddy died for that flag.” Really? I bought mine. You know they sell them in Kmart. Three bucks. You’re in, you’re out, brand new flag, no violence was necessary. “He died in the Korean War for that flag.” Well what a coincidence, ...