James McClean had sectarian chanting aimed at him during Stoke's win at HuddersfieldThe Professional Football Association are to hold talks with referee bosses and the EFL following sectarian abuse aimed at Stoke's James McClean. However, it is understood the abuse Huddersfield are investigating is of a sectarian nature. The Republic of Ireland international has been the target of sectarian abuse in the past for his stance of refusing to wear a Remembrance Day poppy on his shirt. "The PFA have previously advised James to report sectarian chanting to match officials and we are satisfied that in this instance the protocol was enacted. McClean has been the target of sectarian abuse in the pastStoke boss Michael O'Neill added: "People have to be held accountable for their behaviour when they come to a stadium.

Source: Sky sports January 02, 2020 22:30 UTC