IRELAND’S HERO JAMES McClean admitted his winning goal in tonight’s do-or-die World Cup qualifier against Wales was his ‘best’ in a green shirt as Martin O’Neill’s men booked a play-off berth.
“This will mean nothing if we don’t go on and win the play-off,” the West Brom winger said.
“We will take whoever we get and have a real go and after this, we feel we can beat anyone.
“It was my best goal for Ireland by far. It was a great dummy from Harry Arter. Whether or not he knew I was behind him only he will know, but it was a great moment. There is no better feeling. It’s class.
“A lot of people wrote us off and didn’t give us a chance tonight, but we showed our quality when we needed to and we will enjoy this now.”
Manager O’Neill spoke of his pride post-match: ”The players were magnificent playing away from home at a very good Welsh side. To win on their territory was a great result for us.
“That last half hour seemed an eternity. We had to withstand pressure but we knew at some stage we would have to try to win the game and we did it. The goal was worthy of winning any game.
“We are in the play-offs. Whenever the draw is made we will take our chance.”
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James McClean is a true Irish sporting hero. He wears his heart on his sleeve and he gives 100% everytime he pulls on the Green Jersey. He is improving as a player and that finish tonight was superb. We are lucky to have him in our team.
@Accounting Pro: Coleman says he’s ok with losing to “a home nation”?
@Cathal: in fairness to coleman he was in shock doing that interview
https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Home_Nations
Sweet Christ thank God for Derry!
James McClean loves playing for his country. Delighted for him. Also proud of this team.
Hero
Hopefully long is back for the playoffs could of done with his speed of the bench tonight to take pressure of us.. even tho it would of been great to top the group at least the playoffs will be exciting and it’s why I love watching football for games like the next two..
He turned his back against the flag
Sure enough interesting man who made his name tonight. Loves the auld country though!
Great heart now for playoffs hope we do it cant beat the spirt and heart off ireland
James McClean hates the f*ckin queen
So Happy!!!! C’mon you MEN in Green!!!
Why doesn’t he play for his own country – Northern Ireland?
@beni gaybore: Dry those tears, hunny! :D
@beni gabor: why are you such a loser? Looking for attention ?
Poor attempt at trolling, stick to the rugby threads
@beni gabor: I see Zsa Zsa’s need to be in the headlines has rubbed off on you. Imbecile.
@beni gabor: He is playing for his country you poxy dose.
@beni gabor: Ireland is our county. We do not recognize a gerrymandered mini statelet. of a foreign oppressor that was based on ethnic cleansing. Perhaps you should learn your history.
He wouldn’t sing god save the queen
McClean! McClean!
He told the north go f*ck yourself
McClean! McClean!
And now he plays for the boys in green
And now he sings Amhran na bhFiann
JAMES MCCLEAN he hates the f*cking queen
NANANANANANANANA NANA NANA NANANANANANA NANA NANA NANANANANANANANANANANANANA
JAMES MCCLEAN he hates the f*cking queen
He turned his back against the flag
McClean! McClean!
He called the queen a dirty slag
McClean! McClean!
He hates the poppy, he hates the brits
He hates the north, They’re f*cking shit
JAMES MCCLEAN he hates the f*cking queen
NANANANANANANANA NANA NANA NANANANANANA NANA NANA NANANANANANANANANANANANANA
JAMES MCCLEAN he hates the f*cking queen
@Joshua Murray: Fool.
@Joshua Murray: Tool.
Arsehool
What a fckin match. Bout 90 mins of ugly wth tht few seconds of beauty from Jeff Harry n James
https://www.joe.ie/amp/sport/james-mcclean-603362