James McClean has been the target of alleged sectarian abuseBarnsley have been charged by the FA following an investigation into allegations of sectarian abuse towards Stoke midfielder James McClean. Barnsley, who have until January 10 to respond, issued a statement that said: "Barnsley Football Club has a zero tolerance policy on any form of discrimination. "Anybody found to be involved in any form of abusive behaviour when representing Barnsley Football Club will be banned from attending matches. The PFA are set to hold talks with referee bosses and the EFL following the abuse on New Year's Day aimed at McClean. The 30-year-old has been the target of sectarian abuse in the past for his stance of refusing to wear a Remembrance Day poppy on his shirt.

Source: Sky sports January 03, 2020 14:22 UTC