The Last Word Meets James McClean

Former Ireland footballer James McClean has released his autobiography ‘The Walls’. He speaks to The Last Word about growing up in Derry, the criticism he received when he refused to wear a remembrance poppy while playing football in the UK, and the backlash to his recent comments surrounding men’s mental health. Hit the ‘Play’ button on this page to hear the piece.

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