McClean’s Climbdown: Wrexham Star Breaks Silence on Chelsea Bust-Up
Wrexham’s James McClean has finally opened up about his explosive clash with Chelsea’s Levi Colwill in their pre-season friendly, and it’s safe to say it’s been a wild ride.
The Dragons held their own against the Blues, securing a 2-2 draw at Levi’s Stadium in California, but the real story was the fiery confrontation between McClean and Colwill just minutes into the game. The pair got into a heated exchange after Colwill reacted angrily to being caught late by McClean, with both players needing to be separated by Wrexham manager Phil Parkinson.
McClean, never one to shy away from a scrap, took to social media to post a cheeky comment seemingly referencing the incident. Posting a photo of himself at a boxing and fitness gym, McClean wrote: "No pushing and shoving here, proper fighting 🥊."
This isn’t the first time McClean has dabbled in the world of boxing. The 35-year-old has spoken about using the sport to maintain his fitness levels and even hinted at a potential move into influencer boxing after his retirement from football.
Wrexham’s pre-season preparations continue with a friendly against Vancouver Whitecaps on Sunday, before they face Fleetwood in their final warm-up match on Saturday. They’ll then kick off their League One campaign against Wycombe the following weekend.
What’s the verdict?
McClean’s clash with Colwill was a perfect storm of passion and frustration, but ultimately, it’s just a minor blip on the radar for Wrexham’s promising pre-season campaign.
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