Stoke City’s James cautioned by FA

Stoke City winger James McClean has been warned by the English Football Association for using offensive language in a social media post over his decision not to wear a Remembrance Day poppy on his shirt.

The 29-year-old Ireland international was booed during Stoke’s scoreless draw with Middlesbrough in the Championship on Saturday and he reacted by criticising fans on Instagram. “Stoke City’s James McClean has been warned by The FA for his use of an offensive word on social media,” the FA said in a statement.