James McClean, the Wrexham captain, has faced significant levels of supporter abuse since 2012, warranting a change in the exit protocol to improve his safety.
The EFL has informed all clubs that McClean will be allowed to take the shortest route to the tunnel to reduce the risk of abuse during substitutions.
Both the FA and the EFL are taking this measure to address the hate crimes that McClean faces, including incidents of missiles being thrown at him.
In response to ongoing abuse, it is hoped that this new process will help manage McClean's exit from the pitch without further incident.
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