David McClelland (footballer)
David McClelland (born 25 December 1941) is an English former footballer who played for Bishop Auckland, Port Vale, and Wellington Town in the 1960s.
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | David McClelland[1] | ||
| Date of birth | 25 December 1941[1] | ||
| Place of birth | Newcastle upon Tyne, England[1] | ||
| Position(s) | Right winger | ||
| Youth career | |||
| Bishop Auckland | |||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 1967–1968 | Port Vale | 4 | (0) |
| Wellington Town | |||
| * Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only | |||
Playing career
McClelland played for Bishop Auckland before having a successful trial with Stanley Matthews' Fourth Division side Port Vale, which resulting in him signing a permanent deal with the club in August 1967.[1] With just two substitute and two full appearances at Vale Park during the 1967–68 season, he was given a free transfer in April 1968 to non-league Wellington Town.[1] In later life he took up residence in Sidmouth, Devon.
Statistics
Source:[2]
| Club | Season | Division | League | FA Cup | Other | Total | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | |||
| Port Vale | 1967–68 | Fourth Division | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
References
- Kent, Jeff (1996). Port Vale Personalities. Witan Books. p. 190. ISBN 0-9529152-0-0.
- David McClelland at the English National Football Archive (subscription required)
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