Footage has emerged showing Derry-born footballer **James McClean** catching a beer thrown at him with one hand after **Wrexham's disappointing 3-1 defeat** to **Birmingham City**.

The footballer faced abuse from home fans after he was substituted during the game.

He also lifted his left short leg to reveal a tattoo while walking off the pitch, slapping his thigh to draw attention to the design, which represents **Free Derry Corner** in the city of his birth.

It was a moment of Hollywood-esque drama that Hollywood A-lister **Ryan Reynolds** would have been proud of.

Wrexham is owned by Reynolds along with **Rob McElhenney**, with the latter also attending Monday's league clash in person.

Ex-NFL star **Tom Brady**, who has a minority stake in Birmingham, was also in the crowd to watch the match and was similarly taunted by Wrexham fans.

Tensions escalated for McClean and fellow Irish footballer **Eoghan O'Connell** after they were involved in an altercation with rival players.

Tempers flared during the League 1 clash after a confrontation between **Alex Cochrane** and **Paul Mullin** sparked a large brawl in which McClean was prominently involved.