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James McClean reveals he received gun threat on eve of Premier League game in 2012 that left his wife 'watching in absolute fear' as Stoke winger says he gets anti-Irish abuse on social media 'every day'

James McClean has revealed police were involved after a social media user threatened to bring a gun to a match he was playing in.

The Republic of Ireland international was with Sunderland team-mates preparing for a Premier League fixture against Fulham at Craven Cottage back in 2012 when he received the death threat.

His wife Erin this week said this particular set of messages were just one of many that left her fearing for the safety of her husband and their three children over recent years.

Stoke City's James McClean has spoken out about anti-Irish abuse he receives on social media
The Republic of Ireland international says he received abusive messages on a daily basis
James McClean shared a death threat he received on his Instagram profile over the weekend

McClean has been the target of sectarian abuse - both online and in stadiums - since he refused to wear a poppy on his shirt almost 10 years ago.