David McLean (footballer, born 1957) explained

David McLean
Fullname:David John McLean
Birth Date:1957 11, df=y
Birth Place:Newcastle upon Tyne, England
Height:5 ft 8 in[1]
Position:Central midfielder
Years1:1975–1978
Caps1:9
Goals1:0
Years2:1978–1979
Caps2:15
Goals2:0
Years3:1979–1986
Caps3:294
Goals3:46
Years4:1986–1988
Caps4:24
Goals4:3
Years5:1988–19??
Clubs5:Whitley Bay
Nationalyears1:1973
Nationalcaps1:7
Nationalgoals1:2

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

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.

McLean played for England Schoolboys in 1973.[2]

Honours

As a player

Darlington

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Notes and References

  1. Book: Dunk, Peter . Rothmans Football Yearbook 1987–88 . 320 . Queen Anne Press . 20 August 1987 . 978-0-3561435-4-5 . 3 May 2020.
  2. Web site: Match results schoolboys (under 15) 1970–1979 . England Football Online . Chris Goodwin & Glen Isherwood . 11 October 2024 . 12 October 2024.