Wrexham issue statement after James McClean is 'involved in car crash'

Wrexham have issued a statement after unconfirmed reports claimed James McClean was involved in a car crash.

On Wednesday morning, a flurry of social media rumours circulated claiming that the Wrexham captain was involved in a car accident.

Images of a black Audi vehicle being towed away were shared online and hours later, Wrexham issued a statement on their website to confirm that an unnamed player was caught up in a crash on the way to training and is due to undergo further medical examinations.

"Wrexham AFC can confirm that a first-team player has been involved in a car accident this morning on his way to training," the statement read.

"It was a single car accident with no other vehicles involved and the relevant local authorities were quickly present at the scene.

"The player reported to the Club this morning and will undergo further medical checks."

The former Sunderland and Stoke City winger signed for Wrexham in 2023 and has played 72 times for the club, scoring seven goals.

The incident comes just a day before Wrexham's huge clash with League One leaders Birmingham City at the SToK Racecourse.

McClean hit headlines recently after posting a brutal response to fans who taunted him throughout a 2-1 defeat to Shrewsbury Town.

At one point the former Republic of Ireland international went over to confront the supporters, four of which have been banned for the crowd trouble.

James McClean was abused by Shrewsbury fans last weekend. Image: Getty

The 35-year-old reacted by sharing clips of the abuse on his Instagram story and insulted people from Shrewsbury.

In a caption, McClean said: "In fairness, if I was born and raised in Shrewsbury I'd probably be this angry as well cause its an absolute cesspit full of inbreds."

The EFL are investigating the matter and although the league allow McClean to break rules to get away from abuse, Wrexham boss Phil Parkinson still feels as though more needs to be done.

"Occasionally the level of abuse goes too far and I’m not sure enough is done about it,” Parkinson told the BBC.

“People are quite quick to jump on the back of players for stepping out of line and referees are quick to give people yellow cards. Then I think what are the EFL doing about the level of abuse Jimmy gets on a week to week basis and for me it’s nowhere near enough. But unfortunately I don’t think my words are going to be enough to change that.

“I feel for James because the level of abuse he gets is something I’ve never witnessed for a player. He’s a great lad and it’s human nature that will spill over with him."