STOKE winger James McClean reignited his feud with Preston’s Ben Pearson by labelling him a “b***h” on Instagram.
The row started during Preston’s high-tempered 2-0 win in the Potteries on Wednesday night.
James McClean labelled Ben Pearson a ‘b****’ on Instagram
A huge melee broke out between the two sets of players on WednesdayCredit: PA:Press Association
During the second half, the players were involved in a scuffle on the field following a series of strong challenges.
Stoke’s Nick Powell and Pearson were at the heart of it before McClean barged his opponent in the back, causing him to fall to the floor.
Pearson then attempted to retaliate by charging at the Republic of Ireland international, causing players from both teams to try to separate the pair.
Uploading an image of Pearson on the turf to Instagram, he captioned it: “Clean up aisle four there’s a b**** on the floor.”
According to Alan Browne, who scored to help bolster Preston’s promotion push, there is a bit of history between the duo.
He said after the game: “I just tried to grab Pearo but there was about 15 players trying to grab him and he just probably wanted to get stuck in.
“He’s red mist for 90 minutes to be fair, he just plays the game like an animal but when something like that happens he doesn’t like it.
“I know he’s had a bit of history with James McClean in the past and they don’t particularly like each other, but it is what it is and you have to get on with it.”
Pearson had the last laugh after it was revealed McClean will miss the next “several weeks” with a knee injury.
McClean barged Pearson in the back during a scuffleCredit: Rex Features
McClean has been on the receiving end of abuse from fans over his refusal to wear a Remembrance Day poppy.
In 2018 he hit out at a section of his own fans labelling them “uneducated cavemen” who were abusing him for his religious beliefs.
Away from the spotlight McClean recently forked out £3000 for a pair of boxing gloves to help raise cash for a family whose 13-year-old son was knocked down and killed by a car.
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Source: Soccer - thesun.co.uk
