David John McLean (born 24 November 1957) is an English footballer who played as a central midfielder.
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | David John McLean[1] | ||
| Date of birth | 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 | ||
| International career | |||
| 1973 | England Schoolboys | 7 | (2) |
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals | |||
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.[3]
Honours
editAs a player
editDarlington
- Football League Fourth Division third place: 1984–85
References
edit- ^ a b c d "David McLean". Barry Hugman's Footballers. Retrieved 3 May 2020.
- ^ 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.
- ^ "Match results schoolboys (under 15) 1970–1979". England Football Online. Chris Goodwin & Glen Isherwood. 11 October 2024. Retrieved 12 October 2024.
External links
edit- David McLean at Post War English & Scottish Football League A–Z Player's Transfer Database
- David McLean Player Profile}