James McClean gets beer thrown at him by football fans

James McClean

Footage has emerged of Derry-born footballer James McClean catching a beer thrown at him with one hand after Wrexham’s disappointing 3-1 defeat to Birmingham City.

The footballer was the target of insults from home fans after being substituted during the match.

McClean was seen gesturing towards fans before being booed and the pint thrown at him.

The winger caught it and pretended to drink from the cup before throwing it.

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He also lifted his short left leg to show off a tattoo as he walked off the pitch, slapping his thigh to draw attention to the design which depicts Free Derry Corner in the city of his birth.

It was a moment of Hollywood drama that Ryan Reynolds, one of Hollywood’s biggest names, would have been proud of. Wrexham is owned by Reynolds and Rob McElhenney, the latter of whom also witnessed Monday’s Championship clash in person

Former NFL star Tom Brady, who owns a minority stake in Birmingham, was also in the crowd watching the game and was himself jeered by Wrexham fans.

Tensions came to a head for McLean and fellow Irishman Eoghan O’Connell after they were involved in an altercation with rival players.

Tempers flared during the Ligue 1 clash after an altercation between Alex Cochrane and Paul Mullin sparked a large brawl in which McClean was at the forefront.

It was immediately withdrawn, which received a strong response from the Birmingham faithful.

News to follow: Monday, September 16