Match of the day: Controversial Irish footballer James McClean marries long-term girlfriend in lavish ceremony in his hometown
- West Brom winger has refused to wear the poppy or face St George flag
- Married long-term partner Erin Connor at church in Derry, Northern Ireland
- Wedding guests wore all black and groom wore velvet satin-trim jacket
- Everton player Seamus Coleman was among the guests with his wife
Controversial Republic of Ireland international James McClean married today in a lavish ceremony in his hometown.
The 27-year-old footballer tied the knot with his long term partner Erin Connor at St Columb's Church in Derry, Northern Ireland.
He sparked controversy when he was seen to face away from the flag of St George when his West Bromwich Albion team-mates sang the National Anthem before playing South Carolina-based Charleston Battery in a pre-season game.
Match of the day: Controversial Republic of Ireland international James McClean married today in a lavish ceremony in his hometown
Kissing the bride: The 27-year-old footballer tied the knot with his long term partner Erin Connor at St Columb's Church in Derry, Northern Ireland
Happy couple: McClean and Connor met six years ago and have been engaged for three. They have two children - Allie Mae, 2, and eight-month-old James Junior
He previously refused to wear a poppy on his kit in the run-up to Remembrance Sunday while playing for Sunderland and Wigan Athletic, saying it would have been disrespectful to the 'innocent people who lost their lives in the Troubles'.
In the face of tradition, wedding guests were decked out in black while the groom sported a vintage velvet jacket with satin trim and white rose in the button hole.
Miss Connor dazzled in a full-length off-the-shoulder white satin gown combined with drop pearl earrings.
Her veil was held as she entered the church with her blonde hair pinned back and a bouquet of flowers in her hands.
After the pair exchanged vows, they were whisked away in a 1920s Bentley to a reception at the nearby Drenagh Estate.
The groom's parents Patrick and Shauna beamed with pride as they posed for pictures at the church.
The groom sported a vintage velvet jacket with satin trim and white rose in the button hole along with black ray ban aviators while Miss Connor dazzled in a full-length off-the-shoulder white satin gown combined with drop pearl earrings
Miss Connor's veil was held as she entered the church with her blonde hair pinned back and a bouquet of flowers in her hands.
The groom's parents Patrick and Shauna beamed with pride as they posed for pictures at the church
Although Northern Irish, McClean has chosen to play for the Republic of Ireland and has been selected for this summer's European Championships.
His fellow international and Everton player Seamus Coleman was among the guests with his wife Rachel.
McClean and Connor met six years ago and have been engaged for three. They have two children - Allie Mae, 2, and eight-month-old James Junior.
Fellow Ireland international and Everton player Seamus Coleman was among the guests with his wife Rachel
After the pair exchanged vows, they were whisked away in a 1920s Bentley to a reception at the nearby Drenagh Estate (pictured)
McClean turned away from the cross of St George when 'God Save The Queen' began to play in a pre-season game
Then-Wigan player McClean refused to wear a poppy on his shirt against Bolton in 2014
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