Tony Pulis "not the sharpest tool in the box"

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The West Bromwich Albion midfielder James McClean was described by his own manager, Tony Pulis, as “not the sharpest tool in the box” after becoming embroiled in an on-pitch melee following Albion’s victory over Sunderland. Pulis was speaking generally about a player who has become a regular target for taunting by opposing fans since refusing to wear a poppy on Remembrance Day in 2012.

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Many of the 2,700 Sunderland fans pointedly chanted “No Surrender to the IRA” at the Hawthorns. When the final whistle confirmed Albion’s 1-0 victory, McClean ran towards the Sunderland fans and pumped his fists triumphantly. The fans reacted with fury, as did many Sunderland players, with Danny Graham and Lee Cattermole shoving the Republic of Ireland international before other players from both sides joined in.

Pulis did not see the incident but said he will review it: “If he’s out of order, I’ll have a word with him.”

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