Wrexham captain James McClean will be allowed to leave the pitch using the shortest route to the tunnel in a bid to improve his safety due to the supporter abuse he receives. The English Football League (EFL) has written to the safety officers at all 72 of its clubs to inform them of McClean’s exemption,

Wrexham midfielder James McClean has spoken out after it was revealed that the EFL have implemented new security measures to protect the former Ireland international from abuse

The abuse James McClean receives from opposing fans has led to the Wrexham star being granted special permission to leave the pitch via the quickest route to the tunnel if he is substituted

James McClean has spoken out after it was revealed he has received special dispensation from the EFL when leaving the pitch

JAMES McCLEAN has been given special permission to break EFL rules to avoid being abused by rival fans. The Wrexham star, 35, is regularly targeted by opposition supporters when he goes off the

James McClean said he takes offence at the poppy being “forced upon me” after standing by his ongoing refusal to take part in pre-match Remembrance Sunday commemorations. Wrexham’s captain added he will never “bend the knee to compromise my convictions” as he spoke out for the first time since standing separately to his team-mates during a

James McClean has been given special permission to make a beeline for the tunnel when leaving the pitch, to avoid being abused for refusing to wear a poppy. The EFL have taken special measures to reduce ‘hate crimes’ following a number of incidents involving the Wrexham winger.

McClean has now received special permission from the EFL to allow him leave the pitch via the shortest route to the tunnel when he has to come off, according to reports from the Daily Mail.

James McClean, the Derry native Wrexham player who has been subject to sectarian abuse throughout his career, has been granted special security permissions by the English Football League in the event of "chanting" or 'missiles being thrown.

As reported by The Daily Mail, a letter from the EFL has given McClean permission to leave the pitch via the shortest route to the tunnel. Since the 19/20 season, players who are being substituted have to leave the pitch via the nearest touchline or goal line in a bid to speed up the match and cut down time wasting.