David McLean (footballer, born 1957)

David John McLean (born 24 November 1957) is an English footballer who played as a central midfielder.

David McLean
Personal information
Full name David John McLean[1]
Date of birth (1957-11-24) 24 November 1957[1]
Place of birth Newcastle upon Tyne, England[1]
Height 5 ft 8 in (1.73 m)[2]
Position(s) Central midfielder[1]
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
1975–1978 Newcastle United 9 (0)
1978–1979 Carlisle United 15 (0)
1979–1986 Darlington 294 (46)
1986–1988 Scunthorpe United 24 (3)
1988–19?? Whitley Bay ? (?)
* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only

He started his career with hometown club Newcastle United but found opportunities limited. McLean moved on to Carlisle United but established himself as a regular when he signed for Darlington in 1979.

McLean enjoyed a successful seven-year stay at Darlington. A key player in midfield, he helped the side win promotion under Cyril Knowles in 1985. He moved on to Scunthorpe United in 1986, and later joined Whitley Bay. In 2003, he was voted as part of Darlington's all-time XI to coincide with the club's departure from Feethams.

Honours

As a player

Darlington

References
  1. "David McLean". Barry Hugman's Footballers. Retrieved 3 May 2020.
  2. Dunk, Peter (20 August 1987). Rothmans Football Yearbook 1987–88. Queen Anne Press. p. 320. ISBN 978-0-3561435-4-5. Retrieved 3 May 2020.
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