Media playback is not supported on this device McClean praise for O'Neill managers over abuseStoke City winger James McClean has praised the action taken by football authorities after he was subjected to sectarian abuse during matches. The Republic of Ireland international has been targeted for not wearing a poppy on his shirt for games scheduled around Remembrance Day. Barnsley were charged by the Football Association after the 30-year-old was allegedly subjected to sectarian abuse in the Championship game between the two sides in November. James McClean emerged as was a key player for the Republic under manager Martin O'NeillMichael O'Neill is his current manager at Stoke while he has played under Martin O'Neill at Sunderland and the Republic of Ireland. "It's better because they have an understanding, they know where I'm coming from - it helps massively," added McClean.

Source: BBC January 28, 2020 16:35 UTC