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Des McLean (footballer)

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Des McLean
Personal information
Full name Desmond J. McLean
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

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