James McClean had never been on The Late Late Show before, but that all changed - and then some - in Patrick Kielty's first show as host.
before, but that all changed - and then some - in Patrick Kielty's first show as host.The Wrexham and Ireland star was the final guest on the long-running talk show, and he discussed having a daughter with autism,James McClean on growing up in Derry and autism diagnosisPatrick Kielty started off by asking James Mcclean about his move to League Two side, Wrexham, who are owned by Hollywood stars Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney.
"It’s not going to change. I’m well used to it. I know how to handle it… if people want to go and take their week’s frustrations out at me, there’s nothing I can do about it."Erin, his wife, was in the crowd and spoke of having to tell her children - ‘You're going to hear not nice things about daddy but that’s because he’s in the other team'. She added that 'it can be tough'.
"I knew when I took the stance, there was going to be consequences… I grew up as a young lad in Derry with my beliefs, just because I became a footballer in England, doesn’t mean I’m going to change them.
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