Des McLean (footballer)
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]
| 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) | |
| * Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only | |||
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
- Litster, John. Record of Post-War Scottish League Players. Norwich: PM Publications.
- McAllister, Jim (2002). The Sons of the Rock - The Official History of Dumbarton Football Club. Dumbarton: J&J Robertson Printers.
- 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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