Collins’ dismissal, he tweets, was “inevitable; poor signings, negative tactics/team selection e.g. his son. Dear me, ego was bigger than club. Shambles on and off the pitch.” Challenged about his comments by one his followers, McClean responded: “I give my opinions, right or wrong. At least they’re honest. Some people will never like me for that and I will continue to never give a toss.”
There was disappointment for the ex-Derry City player last night when his current club Wigan Athletic succumbed to QPR – Rangers supporter Luke ‘Ming’ Flannagan will be delighted! - in their bid to reach this season’s Championship Play-Off Final. Harry Redknapp’s men won 2-1 in extra-time to set up a Wembley clash on May 24 with Derby County.
James is likely to be in action the following day when Ireland take on Turkey at The Aviva.