[Salopbaggie]

I see McClean has been keeping up with his community work, (Yes Jose our players can play two internationals and still be fit enough to fit in a third game before reporting back).  

Great story, well done James

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-northern-ir...t-39441215

Kevin Morrison's Match Report

Then today, the Oxford Bulls played their first friendly match against a strong JAMES MCCLEAN SELECT team, captained by Republic of Ireland international James McClean himself.

Our boys were a bit star struck when he first walked in, but after James put them through their paces in the warm-up, they were ready to take him on. The McClean Select included former Derry City player Vincent Sweeney and current Coleraine centre-forward Jordan Allan as well as James's bother Brian in their ranks !! Although it was young Nathan Moore who stood out head and shoulders above the rest of his illustrious teammates.

The game itself was a tight affair as the two McClean brothers signalled their intentions early on that this match was to be anything but "friendly". Tackles were flying in thick and fast, when the Oxford lads sneaked into a quick 2-0 lead - Conan and Keigan with the opening goals. McClean's lads gradually began to get back into the match when Nathan Moore scored the first of his 4 screamers from outside the box. Tiernan and Man of the Match Kyle wrestled with the midfield and provided loads of ammunition for top scorers Keigan and Conan to test the visitors defence. Shaun was detailed to stick to James McClean like glue and the West Brom star found it hard to shake off the attentions of the Bulls midfielder - who even resorted to hugging McClean at once stage to stop him in his tracks !! Meanwhile Adam had a quiet game - seemingly star-struck by the appearance of his Ireland hero on his home patch !!! Jack had no such qualms about tackling the premiership star, and a few of JR's tackles wouldn't have looked out of place at Ravenhill. The game was eventually decided by young Caoimhin who struck in the last minute to give the Oxford Bulls their first official win.

The session finished with a penalty shoot-out with our illustrious visitor going into nets for the lads !!! (Now I'm not gonna reveal if he saved any, but suffice it to say none of the Oxford Bulls missed the target !!!)

So I just want to say a huge thank you to James McClean and his mates for coming down to see our lads today and giving them their first big game experience !!! The lads are still buzzing and our Adam is still a little Star-struck !!! And I don't think James will ever appear in a more chaotic team photo as he did today (check out our photos To see what I mean lol), and yet he handled it with all such great patience and grace. So thank you James and co. for a most memorable day !!! As usual our wee video will follow shortly so watch this space !! (www.balls.ie/football/james-mcclean-friends-take-oxford-bulls-syndrome-team-362127)

A longer video of the session: https://www.facebook.com/kevin.morrison....489511088/

[Stairs]

You add all his negative and positive points up and the end result is a still positive.

A hard working, overall kind and passionate lad. I'd rather he was in our team than playing against us.

[4evaabaggie]

His views are his own, he is entitled to them, I don't agree with them but that's my right. He works hard and has a heart of gold ........ would you swap him for Saido "Spike" Berahino. The answer is a resounding not on your nelly.

[talkSAFT]

His views are his own, he is entitled to them, I don't agree with them but that's my right. He works hard and has a heart of gold ........ would you swap him for Saido "Spike" Berahino.  The answer is a resounding not on your nelly.

"Spike" Berahino,
Ooh, Ahh,
I wanna know-ow-ow
Why you're such a ****

[derbybaggie]

Another tick in the box for Mr McClean and the video just makes you smile. Whether you agree with what he believes or not, he has got his principles which he sticks to and doesn't waver, and that I do respect. I also can't help but applaud how time and time again he pops up doing things he does't need to make other peoples lives a little bit better.
He doesn't win the most skilful player award but he gives his all every single time.
I for one am glad he's a Baggie.

[BaggieSteve]

Another tick in the box for Mr McClean and the video just makes you smile. Whether you agree with what he believes or not, he has got his principles which he sticks to and doesn't waver, and that I do respect. I also can't help but applaud how time and time again he pops up doing things he does't need to make other peoples lives a little bit better.
He doesn't win the most skilful player award but he gives his all every single time.
I for one am glad he's a Baggie.

Totally agree, Derbybaggie, he's a good guy.

[Worldclassalbion]

I too respect Jimmy's beliefs and views and I am glad he is with us. He's a decent player and always gives 100%.

I also think the horrendous attack in Westminster took all the news and all thoughts away from McGuiness' death and funeral.

[4evaabaggie]

Just read on news now ........ the Oxford Bulls Downs Syndrome team could not get any opposition to play against just a month ago. Big hearted James and friends give them a match. They now have enough offers of games including Man City, Liverpool and contact from UEFA to play a game a week for two years.

The quality of staff employed by Albion lead the way and the rest of the world follow ...... a massive well done James for caring and highlighting this bunch of lads that want to play football. Keep it up.

[drewks]

I really hope that James knows that,  when he gets grief from the fans (including ours) for whatever reason, it doesn't mirror the feelings of (I would hope) the majority of Baggies fans who probably see what we on this post do - a generous, honest, caring and passionate man who always gives 100% to everything.
Great to see