I'm in Creggan every week.A good friend of mine is from Creggan and is very quick to sing McLean's praise for his work in the local community. Never shy about reaching into his pocket for a good cause and gives up as much of his time as he can to speak at sports clubs and schools. A good egg all round by all accounts.
Scored two magical goals there last night... no mural for me. A disgrace.
But yes. He's really well regarded in the area. I was chatting with his old head teacher recently who is as proud of the man James is as the career he's carved out.