Des McLean (footballer)

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Des McLean
Personal information
Date of birth 20 May 1931
Place of birth Glasgow, Scotland
Date of death 2008 (aged 76–77)
Position(s) Goalkeeper
Youth career
St Mungo's Academy
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
1947–1949 Celtic 0 (0)
1949–1950 Queen's Park 0 (0)
1950–1952 Arsenal 0 (0)
1952–1953 Airdrieonians 2 (0)
1953 Dundee United 0 (0)
1955–1956 Dumbarton 3 (0)
Total 5 (0)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals

Desmond J. McLean (20 May 1931 – 2008) was a Scottish footballer who played as a goalkeeper for Celtic, Queen's Park, Arsenal, Airdrieonians, Dundee United and Dumbarton.[1][2]

McLean joined Dundee United from Airdrie on a two-month contract in August 1953. He played in the first three Scottish League Cup matches of the season before losing his place, and was released when his contract expired.[3]

References

  1. ^ Litster, John. Record of Post-War Scottish League Players. Norwich: PM Publications.
  2. ^ McAllister, Jim (2002). The Sons of the Rock - The Official History of Dumbarton Football Club. Dumbarton: J&J Robertson Printers.
  3. ^ Gracie, Steve (2009). The Rise of the Terrors : Dundee United FC, a Comprehensive History 1945-1979. Dundee: Arabest Publishing. pp. 47–48, 249. ISBN 9780955834110.

External links

  • Des McLean at Post War English & Scottish Football League A–Z Player's Transfer Database