James McClean played all 90 minutes in Stoke's 5-2 win against Huddersfield on WednesdayThe Professional Footballers' Association says it will talk to the English Football League and referees over "vile" sectarian chanting towards Stoke midfielder James McClean. Huddersfield are set to investigate after abuse was allegedly aimed at the 30-year-old in Wednesday's 5-2 home defeat by the Potters. "There is no justification for this or any other type of abuse," the PFA said. "We will be talking with PGMO [Professional Game Match Officials Limited] and the EFL to ensure that match officials are vigilant to this type of chanting and hope to see future action taken proactively on James' behalf." "The PFA has previously advised James to report sectarian chanting to match officials and we are satisfied that in this instance the protocol was enacted.

Source: BBC January 02, 2020 22:32 UTC