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Stoke's James McClean reveals abuse received in birthday card

James McClean
Image: McClean has previously asked the FA to help prevent social media abuse

Stoke midfielder James McClean has revealed abusive messages he has received in a birthday card.

The Republic of Ireland international, who turned 30 on April 22, received a card containing a stream of abusive comments about his nationality. It also includes references to Hitler and Bloody Sunday.

McClean is a regular target of abuse for his decision not to wear a Remembrance Day poppy.

He has previously taken to social media to call for the Football Association to do more in attempting to prevent such behaviour.

McClean took to Twitter on Wednesday to reveal the latest messages he has received, posting images of the abuse written on the card's front, back and inside.

With the caption 'No words needed', phrases such as "F***** sub human b******" and "Happy Birthday and die on April 22" can clearly be read.

Inside the card, Bobby Sands is referred to as the 1981 "Slimmer of the Year".

Sands was a member of the Provisional Irish Republican Army who died on hunger strike while imprisoned at HM Prison Maze after being sentenced for firearms offences.

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