A man who hurled racial abuse against Ireland soccer star James McClean has avoided a stadium ban and been hit with a fine in court.
Peter Holden (61) was accused of shouting “Irish ****” at James (32) during a match in England last September and was ejected from the stadium.
Blackburn Magistrates’ Court was told Holden was heard by a police officer targeting James with racial chants when the Wigan Athletic ace played against Accrington Stanley.