The EFL has told the safety officers of its 72 clubs to afford the Wrexham captain an exemption from the current rules that states that players should leave the field of play using the nearest touchline or goal line
James McClean will be allowed to leave the pitch using the shortest route to the tunnel for his safety, according to a letter written by the English Football League.
The letter, first reported by the Daily Mail, reads: "You will be aware that James McClean is often on the receiving end of abuse from some sections of support. "This process will help to reduce these incidents and also help to manage Mr McClean's departure from the pitch without incident." The EFL directive comes after McClean, 35, was criticised by some for refusing to wear a poppy for Remembrance Sunday earlier this month.
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