James McClean opted to stand away from his Wigan teammates during a minute's silence for Queen Elizabeth II.
The first round of fixtures in the English Football League since the Queen's passing took place on Tuesday night - with all games featuring a minute's silence and a rendition of 'God Save The Queen' over the PA.
That included Huddersfield against Wigan in the Championship.
Before kick-off, the two teams lined up on the centre circle for the silence but Derry native McClean stood apart from his team mates who had linked arms.
He did wear a black armband as a mark of respect.
Because of his past refusal to take part in gestures honouring elements of the British empire such as wearing a poppy, McClean's name is bound to be brought up as one of the most obvious examples of a player who may not wish to wear a black armband in tribute to the monarch.
And such speculation has clearly irked him as he name-checked prominent football journalist Miguel Delaney in an Instagram post on Monday afternoon.
He wrote: "Unless you are a nationalist that was born and raised in Derry or anywhere else in the north of Ireland then don't assume or speak on our behalf unless you can relate ie. Miguel Delaney."
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