James McClean took a swipe at Milwall fans after receiving abuse from the stands throughout their 1-1 draw with Wigan Athletic.
Throughout his long spell in England with the likes of Sunderland, Stoke, West Brom and now Wigan, McClean has been the subject of persistent sectarian abuse from sections of fans at games.
And his decision not to wear a poppy during the traditional November period often provokes a spike in attacks from fans of other sides.