James McLean
-
- Posts: 10582
- Joined: Fri Jan 22, 2016 7:48 pm
- Been Liked: 4614 times
- Has Liked: 7258 times
- Location: Burnley
Re: James McLean
If SD wants him fair enough. If he fits the team fair enough. If he gives everything to the cause fair enough.
I will keep most of my ‘other’ thoughts to myself. He wouldnt like them. And after reading a few comments above, quite a few of you won’t either.
I will keep most of my ‘other’ thoughts to myself. He wouldnt like them. And after reading a few comments above, quite a few of you won’t either.
-
- Posts: 17108
- Joined: Wed Mar 29, 2017 8:12 pm
- Been Liked: 4385 times
- Has Liked: 15117 times
Re: James McLean
Fair enough...bobinho wrote:If SD wants him fair enough. If he fits the team fair enough. If he gives everything to the cause fair enough.
I will keep most of my ‘other’ thoughts to myself. He wouldnt like them. And after reading a few comments above, quite a few of you won’t either.

Re: James McLean
I’ve heard the Pardew hates him for not wearing a Poppy and wants shut.
Re: James McLean
When I’ve seen him play looks like an angry man running round , never a decent player, more yellow cards than tackles.
-
- Posts: 1000
- Joined: Sat Jul 30, 2016 4:40 pm
- Been Liked: 431 times
- Has Liked: 384 times
- Location: Wexford and Manchester
Re: James McLean
If that’s true Pardew’s an even crapper manager than I thought.Pearcey wrote:I’ve heard the Pardew hates him for not wearing a Poppy and wants shut.
These 2 users liked this post: tim_noone ZizkovClaret
-
- Posts: 329
- Joined: Fri Aug 18, 2017 10:44 am
- Been Liked: 133 times
- Has Liked: 68 times
Re: James McLean
Not good enough and appears to be a rather unpleasant young man .
Re: James McLean
He clearly has s conscience as he makes a lot of charitable donations. Probably fits our type of character profile.
This user liked this post: MrVmax
-
- Posts: 1000
- Joined: Sat Jul 30, 2016 4:40 pm
- Been Liked: 431 times
- Has Liked: 384 times
- Location: Wexford and Manchester
Re: James McLean
How? As Blackrod states, he donates a lot to charity, especially in his home town of Derry.Lord Rothbury wrote:Not good enough and appears to be a rather unpleasant young man
The only evidence I can see for him being an unpleasant man is his agression on the football pitch, and God help us if that’s become a reason not to sign a player.
Last edited by Wexford_Claret on Sun Jan 07, 2018 3:41 pm, edited 1 time in total.
These 4 users liked this post: MrVmax nil_desperandum Quicknick Tribesmen
-
- Posts: 8257
- Joined: Thu Jan 21, 2016 7:08 am
- Been Liked: 2929 times
- Has Liked: 508 times
- Location: Earth
Re: James McLean
SANDAL WEARING LIBERALS
THE POPPY IS A SIGNAL OF OUR BRAVERY AROUND THE GLOBE! IN THE NAME OF JESUS CHRIST WE WILL NOT SIGN THIS MAN!
THE POPPY IS A SIGNAL OF OUR BRAVERY AROUND THE GLOBE! IN THE NAME OF JESUS CHRIST WE WILL NOT SIGN THIS MAN!
This user liked this post: Lord Rothbury
-
- Posts: 8143
- Joined: Tue Mar 01, 2016 12:50 pm
- Been Liked: 2430 times
- Has Liked: 3469 times
- Location: Praha
- Contact:
Re: James McLean
Not a bad attempt C&JClaretAndJew wrote:SANDAL WEARING LIBERALS
THE POPPY IS A SIGNAL OF OUR BRAVERY AROUND THE GLOBE! IN THE NAME OF JESUS CHRIST WE WILL NOT SIGN THIS MAN!

These 2 users liked this post: ClaretAndJew ElectroClaret
-
- Posts: 17108
- Joined: Wed Mar 29, 2017 8:12 pm
- Been Liked: 4385 times
- Has Liked: 15117 times
Re: James McLean
Bo!!ox.ClaretAndJew wrote:SANDAL WEARING LIBERALS
THE POPPY IS A SIGNAL OF OUR BRAVERY AROUND THE GLOBE! IN THE NAME OF JESUS CHRIST WE WILL NOT SIGN THIS MAN!
-
- Posts: 4462
- Joined: Thu Jan 21, 2016 12:22 pm
- Been Liked: 2462 times
- Has Liked: 352 times
Re: James McLean
For me the only recruitment criteria is whether someone wears a poppy and has a “Help for Heroes” car sticker on their back windscreen.
Everything else pales into insignificance.
Everything else pales into insignificance.
This user liked this post: burnley007
-
- Posts: 8257
- Joined: Thu Jan 21, 2016 7:08 am
- Been Liked: 2929 times
- Has Liked: 508 times
- Location: Earth
Re: James McLean
I have a "Help for Herpes" sticker in the back of my car.agreenwood wrote:For me the only recruitment criteria is whether someone wears a poppy and has a “Help for Heroes” car sticker on their back windscreen.
Everything else pales into insignificance.
This user liked this post: evensteadiereddie
-
- Posts: 20415
- Joined: Thu Jan 21, 2016 7:07 pm
- Been Liked: 4516 times
- Has Liked: 2032 times
Re: James McLean
Gone over your head that one tim.tim_noone wrote:Bo!!ox.

This user liked this post: tim_noone
-
- Posts: 1421
- Joined: Thu Jan 21, 2016 9:48 am
- Been Liked: 508 times
Re: James McLean
This would make perfect sense if true. We looked exceptional up until Brady's injury at Leicester and it's been a bit of a struggle since. A natural wide-left player for the rest of the season who will link-up well with Ward (when fit) will hopefully get us back to the level of performance we saw in October and November.
As for any non-footballing issues no-one is more thorough than Dyche when assessing a player's character so there will be no doubt he's done is homework if we are serious about signing him.
As for any non-footballing issues no-one is more thorough than Dyche when assessing a player's character so there will be no doubt he's done is homework if we are serious about signing him.
-
- Posts: 15478
- Joined: Thu Jan 21, 2016 10:40 pm
- Been Liked: 3548 times
- Has Liked: 5594 times
- Location: Oxfordshire
Re: James McLean
Why is he unpleasant?Lord Rothbury wrote:Not good enough and appears to be a rather unpleasant young man .
This user liked this post: tim_noone
-
- Posts: 4184
- Joined: Fri Jan 22, 2016 8:49 am
- Been Liked: 954 times
- Has Liked: 786 times
Re: James McLean
Surprised how important his feelings on poppys are on here.
I always admire anyone who is honest and open.
Surely Joey Barton had much bigger issues than this guy???
I always admire anyone who is honest and open.
Surely Joey Barton had much bigger issues than this guy???
This user liked this post: ZizkovClaret
Re: James McLean
Sorry lads not ITK just fishing people needed cheering up hope that did it for you? Thoughts?
-
- Posts: 4400
- Joined: Thu Jan 21, 2016 8:09 pm
- Been Liked: 1843 times
- Has Liked: 933 times
Re: James McLean
Well know transfer troller.CFS wrote:Signed 3.5 yr deal get in!! Sort of signing we need to kick on. We'll done bfc.
-
- Posts: 5243
- Joined: Wed Feb 17, 2016 1:18 pm
- Been Liked: 2124 times
- Has Liked: 419 times
- Location: Burnley
Re: James McLean
And how can you confirm this ?KRBFC wrote:I can confirm that the OP and his pals are fishing again

Isn't gospel but heard it from someone very close to someone at the club earlier that he is our target.
-
- Posts: 329
- Joined: Fri Aug 18, 2017 10:44 am
- Been Liked: 133 times
- Has Liked: 68 times
Re: James McLean
Is that Londonderry we are talking about .Wexford_Claret wrote:How? As Blackrod states, he donates a lot to charity, especially in his home town of Derry.
The only evidence I can see for him being an unpleasant man is his agression on the football pitch, and God help us if that’s become a reason not to sign a player.
This user liked this post: bobinho
-
- Posts: 3437
- Joined: Sat Jan 23, 2016 7:55 am
- Been Liked: 668 times
- Has Liked: 1205 times
Re: James McLean
Pretty accurate summary.jdrobbo wrote:Always liked him. Controversial or not, he is a human being and he has a choice. I love his style of play and I honestly can't think of a better fit for a Dyche player at our sort of price level right now. Would be a terrific signing and Burnley fans would love him.
I don't like his stance regarding poppies. He has his opinons, which being from a culturally different world to me, I cannot agree with. They're his and he's entitled to them. Everywhere he goes in the UK those issues will follow him.
Aside from that, he's a cracking player who gives everything. Exactly what we are all about.
-
- Posts: 2484
- Joined: Thu Jan 21, 2016 7:37 am
- Been Liked: 1458 times
- Has Liked: 468 times
Re: James McLean
No. He does the riverdance for the full 60 seconds.Blackrod wrote:Does he stand still for the minutes silence on Rememberance Day ?
These 2 users liked this post: ZizkovClaret Bordeauxclaret
-
- Posts: 9569
- Joined: Thu Jan 21, 2016 9:57 am
- Been Liked: 2203 times
- Has Liked: 3102 times
Re: James McLean
Don't know why but he always remind me of Paul Smith for those that remember him.
I think his little poppy protest shows a lack of understanding and knowledge of history, but knowing Derry's history it is not a protest that surprises me. He considerrs it political.... I personnally don't. The IRA supported Hitler, Hitler was using the troubles for no other reason than to destabalise Britain (same as he did with India/Pakistan) promised them independence to garner support.... people still believe it was their best bet, ignoring the dominatiion they imposed even on their allies. Its a view I wholeheartedly disagree with but I'd still welcome him in a Claret and Blue shirt
I think his little poppy protest shows a lack of understanding and knowledge of history, but knowing Derry's history it is not a protest that surprises me. He considerrs it political.... I personnally don't. The IRA supported Hitler, Hitler was using the troubles for no other reason than to destabalise Britain (same as he did with India/Pakistan) promised them independence to garner support.... people still believe it was their best bet, ignoring the dominatiion they imposed even on their allies. Its a view I wholeheartedly disagree with but I'd still welcome him in a Claret and Blue shirt
-
- Posts: 7745
- Joined: Mon Mar 07, 2016 5:04 pm
- Been Liked: 3054 times
- Has Liked: 4796 times
Re: James McLean
The troubles and Hitler were not linked in any way. The troubles started in 1968/9
-
- Posts: 5114
- Joined: Fri Jan 22, 2016 6:04 pm
- Been Liked: 1046 times
- Has Liked: 739 times
Re: James McLean
Main worry is his attitude but if Dyche doesn't find a problem with it then so be it.
Just a bit strange that he's so active in his political beliefs when it comes to football. It's a bit much flashing his tattoo of free Derry corner isn't it? Very bizarre.
Pulis gave him a new contract in September until 2019 with an option of another year. I hope we don't overspend.
Just a bit strange that he's so active in his political beliefs when it comes to football. It's a bit much flashing his tattoo of free Derry corner isn't it? Very bizarre.
Pulis gave him a new contract in September until 2019 with an option of another year. I hope we don't overspend.
-
- Posts: 5050
- Joined: Thu Jan 21, 2016 9:53 am
- Been Liked: 1475 times
- Has Liked: 634 times
Re: James McLean
ClaretAndJew wrote:SANDAL WEARING LIBERALS
THE POPPY IS A SIGNAL OF OUR BRAVERY AROUND THE GLOBE! IN THE NAME OF JESUS CHRIST WE WILL NOT SIGN THIS MAN!
you gave yourself away by using caps lock, might as well have used a load of gurning emojis.
-
- Posts: 15478
- Joined: Thu Jan 21, 2016 10:40 pm
- Been Liked: 3548 times
- Has Liked: 5594 times
- Location: Oxfordshire
Re: James McLean
Erm, his knowledge of what happened to the unarmed civilians shot by British soldiers is quite possibly better than most on here.elwaclaret wrote:Don't know why but he always remind me of Paul Smith for those that remember him.
I think his little poppy protest shows a lack of understanding and knowledge of history, but knowing Derry's history it is not a protest that surprises me. He considerrs it political.... I personnally don't. The IRA supported Hitler, Hitler was using the troubles for no other reason than to destabalise Britain (same as he did with India/Pakistan) promised them independence to garner support.... people still believe it was their best bet, ignoring the dominatiion they imposed even on their allies. Its a view I wholeheartedly disagree with but I'd still welcome him in a Claret and Blue shirt
This user liked this post: Siddo
-
- Posts: 12183
- Joined: Thu Jan 21, 2016 8:56 pm
- Been Liked: 5988 times
- Has Liked: 226 times
Re: James McLean
No, haven't you seen him singing "Diddly, diddly dee" and Riverdancing?Blackrod wrote:Does he stand still for the minutes silence on Rememberance Day ?
-
- Posts: 5050
- Joined: Thu Jan 21, 2016 9:53 am
- Been Liked: 1475 times
- Has Liked: 634 times
Re: James McLean
Would be like saying the troubles in Middle East started in 1967.randomclaret2 wrote:The troubles and Hitler were not linked in any way. The troubles started in 1968/9
This user liked this post: nil_desperandum
-
- Posts: 34443
- Joined: Fri Jan 22, 2016 4:00 am
- Been Liked: 12537 times
- Has Liked: 6266 times
- Location: clue is in the title
Re: James McLean
His stats are really poor but Dyche usually improves players. I'd rather we sign someone less hot headed though if I'm being honest, always has a reckless challenge in him.
-
- Posts: 7745
- Joined: Mon Mar 07, 2016 5:04 pm
- Been Liked: 3054 times
- Has Liked: 4796 times
Re: James McLean
Not at all. I am well aware of the history of problems in Ireland ." The troubles " is an expression used to describe a very particular period.
-
- Posts: 162
- Joined: Thu Sep 01, 2016 12:07 pm
- Been Liked: 84 times
- Has Liked: 30 times
Re: James McLean
Bizarre. Having the right to disrespect the people who fought and died for freedom does not mean that it is inherently good to do so.ClaretTony wrote:And there was me thinking people fought to give us the freedom to be able to make our own decisions, one of which is to choose whether or not to wear a poppy. I find it sad that anyone still won't approve of a player who exercises his right to make such a decision.
Muddled thinking. I find it sad that so many people liked this.
These 5 users liked this post: Blackburnclaret Juan Tanamera karatekid claret3561 Wo Didi
Re: James McLean
Where do his donations go to. It's a huge no from me.Blackrod wrote:He clearly has s conscience as he makes a lot of charitable donations. Probably fits our type of character profile.
-
- Posts: 4875
- Joined: Fri Jan 22, 2016 8:20 pm
- Been Liked: 1247 times
- Has Liked: 1468 times
Re: James McLean
Hitler must have had a time machine hidden in his bunker then since the 'troubles' didn't start until the late sixties.elwaclaret wrote:....Hitler was using the troubles for no other reason than to destabalise Britain....

-
- Posts: 1000
- Joined: Sat Jul 30, 2016 4:40 pm
- Been Liked: 431 times
- Has Liked: 384 times
- Location: Wexford and Manchester
Re: James McLean
No.Lord Rothbury wrote:Is that Londonderry we are talking about .
-
- Posts: 1000
- Joined: Sat Jul 30, 2016 4:40 pm
- Been Liked: 431 times
- Has Liked: 384 times
- Location: Wexford and Manchester
Re: James McLean
If anyone’s showing political ignorance it’s you.elwaclaret wrote:Don't know why but he always remind me of Paul Smith for those that remember him.
I think his little poppy protest shows a lack of understanding and knowledge of history, but knowing Derry's history it is not a protest that surprises me. He considerrs it political.... I personnally don't. The IRA supported Hitler, Hitler was using the troubles for no other reason than to destabalise Britain (same as he did with India/Pakistan) promised them independence to garner support.... people still believe it was their best bet, ignoring the dominatiion they imposed even on their allies. Its a view I wholeheartedly disagree with but I'd still welcome him in a Claret and Blue shirt
1. The IRA of the 1930’s and 1940’s were split down the middle over their opinion on Hitler. Some thought they should side with him as he posed a threat to Britain. Some IRA Volunteers were disgusted by his policy and fought him in Europe- some even joined the British Army to fight the Nazis.
2. The Troubles are generally considered to have started after the Battle of the Bogside in 1968- twenty three years after Hitler’s death. It started because of Unionist attacks at Nationalist civil rights marches. The Provisional IRA (the most active republican organisation during the Troubles) wasn’t formed until 1969. It was quite different to the IRA of the 1940’s.
You are confusing different organisations, eras and historical events.
Re: James McLean
You might want to consider 1916 ? The treatment of the Irish people prior to this was not good.randomclaret2 wrote:The troubles and Hitler were not linked in any way. The troubles started in 1968/9
This user liked this post: Juan Tanamera
-
- Posts: 327
- Joined: Thu Jan 21, 2016 9:19 pm
- Been Liked: 124 times
- Has Liked: 173 times
- Location: Burnley
Re: James McLean
Everybody is entitled to their own opinion, but there is a time and a place to express it. Not by refusing to wear a poppy in a country which is very proud of our armed services past and present.
We have a lot of ex forces and military background families in Burnley and I personally think this would be a very bad move for a club like Burnley. I predict some would be returning their season tickets or not renewing them if we signed him.
We have a lot of ex forces and military background families in Burnley and I personally think this would be a very bad move for a club like Burnley. I predict some would be returning their season tickets or not renewing them if we signed him.
-
- Posts: 76660
- Joined: Thu Dec 24, 2015 3:07 pm
- Been Liked: 37352 times
- Has Liked: 5704 times
- Location: Burnley
- Contact:
Re: James McLean
He's not disrespecting anyone - he's making his own choice. If you can't respect that, it says more about you.LongsideFacingUp wrote:Bizarre. Having the right to disrespect the people who fought and died for freedom does not mean that it is inherently good to do so.
Muddled thinking. I find it sad that so many people liked this.
These 6 users liked this post: burnley007 Wexford_Claret ZizkovClaret evensteadiereddie simonclaret JohnDearyMe
Re: James McLean
I respect him for remaining strong and not giving in under pressure despite what others think he should do with his life. Good on the lad
This user liked this post: Sidney1st
-
- Posts: 12183
- Joined: Thu Jan 21, 2016 8:56 pm
- Been Liked: 5988 times
- Has Liked: 226 times
Re: James McLean
I think this might be the what is known as a "snowflake". Can someone please confirm?turbo5 wrote:Everybody is entitled to their own opinion, but there is a time and a place to express it. Not by refusing to wear a poppy in a country which is very proud of our armed services past and present.
We have a lot of ex forces and military background families in Burnley and I personally think this would be a very bad move for a club like Burnley. I predict some would be returning their season tickets or not renewing them if we signed him.
This user liked this post: Lord Beamish
-
- Posts: 8143
- Joined: Tue Mar 01, 2016 12:50 pm
- Been Liked: 2430 times
- Has Liked: 3469 times
- Location: Praha
- Contact:
Re: James McLean
Oh do grow up. A poppy forced on someone is a meaningless oneturbo5 wrote:Everybody is entitled to their own opinion, but there is a time and a place to express it. Not by refusing to wear a poppy in a country which is very proud of our armed services past and present.
We have a lot of ex forces and military background families in Burnley and I personally think this would be a very bad move for a club like Burnley. I predict some would be returning their season tickets or not renewing them if we signed him.
These 3 users liked this post: ClaretTony nil_desperandum Lord Beamish
-
- Posts: 34443
- Joined: Fri Jan 22, 2016 4:00 am
- Been Liked: 12537 times
- Has Liked: 6266 times
- Location: clue is in the title
Re: James McLean
people arguing about poppies instead of if he's actually good enough



These 2 users liked this post: Zom Zom evensteadiereddie
-
- Posts: 2105
- Joined: Sun Aug 07, 2016 9:28 pm
- Been Liked: 492 times
- Has Liked: 411 times
Re: James McLean
Not the type of player we should be looking at. We have a squad full of "workers" we should be looking to add a bit of technical ability and someone that will give us a platform to attack from.
These 3 users liked this post: Quickenthetempo Dy1geo Juan Tanamera
-
- Posts: 162
- Joined: Thu Sep 01, 2016 12:07 pm
- Been Liked: 84 times
- Has Liked: 30 times
Re: James McLean
Turning his back during the playing of our national anthem might be considered slightly disrespectful.ClaretTony wrote:He's not disrespecting anyone - he's making his own choice. If you can't respect that, it says more about you.
He's entitled to do what he wants by the way.
The irony is that you have no problems with McClean exercising his right to disrespect the fallen, yet you're offended by those who exercise their right to criticise him for it.
Again, muddled thinking.
These 3 users liked this post: Juan Tanamera karatekid Wo Didi
-
- Posts: 327
- Joined: Thu Jan 21, 2016 9:19 pm
- Been Liked: 124 times
- Has Liked: 173 times
- Location: Burnley
Re: James McLean
I express an opinion and you tell me to grow up because you disagree !! who needs to grow up ?ZizkovClaret wrote:Oh do grow up. A poppy forced on someone is a meaningless one
Re: James McLean
A bit of hypocrisy from those who have an issue with him not wearing a poppy.
I suspect you were all quite happy that we previously signed someone who had gone to prison for stubbing a cigar in someones eye!
What's worse?
I suspect you were all quite happy that we previously signed someone who had gone to prison for stubbing a cigar in someones eye!
What's worse?
This user liked this post: ZizkovClaret
-
- Posts: 8143
- Joined: Tue Mar 01, 2016 12:50 pm
- Been Liked: 2430 times
- Has Liked: 3469 times
- Location: Praha
- Contact:
Re: James McLean
I was showing your opinion the same respect you seem to show to people who disagree with youturbo5 wrote:I express an opinion and you tell me to grow up because you disagree !! who needs to grow up ?

-
- Posts: 8143
- Joined: Tue Mar 01, 2016 12:50 pm
- Been Liked: 2430 times
- Has Liked: 3469 times
- Location: Praha
- Contact:
Re: James McLean
I mean, im pretty sure it was the kicking outside a McDonalds he actually got sent down for, but yeah, fair pointSpijed wrote:A bit of hypocrisy from those who have an issue with him not wearing a poppy.
I suspect you were all quite happy that we previously signed someone who had gone to prison for stubbing a cigar in someones eye!
What's worse?