Wrexham's James McLean says he has made no apologies for singing an anti-monarchy song as the club celebrated promotion.
Mr MacLean, 34, a former Republic of Ireland international, said he was joined by several Wrexham supporters chanting “we hate the King”.
The incident happened last weekend during a celebration on the pitch at Stock Racecourse after Wrexham secured promotion to League One.
Mr MacLean confirmed newspaper reports about what happened on social media.
“Is this correct? Without a doubt, I sang my heart out too,” he wrote on Instagram.
“Do I apologize for doing this? Absolutely not.”
MacLean was celebrating. Wrexham beat Forest Green Rovers 6-0. This is the second year in a row that he has been promoted.
Throughout his career with Sunderland, Wigan Athletic, West Bromwich Albion and Stoke City, McLean continued to refuse to wear the Memorial Day poppy on his shirt, leading to criticism from some fans. I've been exposed.
Mr MacLean is from Derry, where British soldiers shot dead civilian protesters during Bloody Sunday in 1972. Thirteen people died, followed by a 14th person.
Last month, the Prince of Wales Visited Wrexham to celebrate St David's Day.
He was pictured having a beer with Wrexham's Hollywood owner Rob McElhenney and was presented with a Wrexham shirt with 'William' printed on the back.
Wrexham has been asked to comment on the McLean chant incident.
McLean has scored four goals in 42 appearances since joining the North Wales club from Wigan in August last year.
