Des McLean (footballer)

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
1947–1949	Celtic
1949–1950	Queen's Park
1950–1952	Arsenal
1952–1953	Airdrieonians
1953	Dundee United
1955–1956	Dumbarton
Total
	*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

^ 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.

External links

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

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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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