Some days we look at James McClean and think he is an intelligent, thoughtful man with deeply-held beliefs. Yes, those beliefs may have got him into hot water on more than one occasion, but at least he stands by his principles.
Other times we look at him and think, “what an absolute s**t-stirrer”.
Yesterday was a big day for many football fans due to the release of computer game FIFA16.
Happy #FIFA16 Day everyone!
— Chu Morah (@ChuBoi) September 23, 2015
The Republic of Ireland and West Brom player was just as excited as other fans to get stuck into the new edition.
Thanks @EASPORTSFIFA fory copy of #fifa16 cant wait to get playing it #wba pic.twitter.com/2Jn2ZW8bCn
— James McClean (@JamesMcC14) September 24, 2015
But, James being James, he couldn’t resist the opportunity to wind people up. Rangers fans, to be precise.
“Was looking to play an old firm in #fifa16 but i cant find rangers?” he asked. “Anyone know if there in it?”
Was looking to play an old firm in #fifa16 but i cant find rangers ? Anyone know if there in it ? #confused ?
— James McClean (@JamesMcC14) September 24, 2015
Scottish side Rangers had a falling-out with game-makers EA Sports, and don’t feature at all in this year’s edition.
Club fans started a petition to try and get the side, currently playing in Scottish Championship, included but to no avail.
It went down about as well as you’d expect with Rangers fans.
@JamesMcC14 it's THEY'RE. Dumb bogtrotter
— Cardinals in 2015 (@Wallace01S) September 24, 2015
@JamesMcC14 was looking to sing God save the queen want to sing along?
— Chris Grimes (@chrsgrms) September 25, 2015
@JamesMcC14 it's they're not there you numpty. If you're going to troll at least spell it right.
— GrumpyByName (@LessGrumpy) September 24, 2015
@JamesMcC14 just think if you actually played for the country you were born in you could be in the euros next summer , confused still? GAWA.
— lewis (@lewis87_Ni) September 25, 2015
The man does love a controversy.