Des McLean
British association football player
About Des McLean
Lived 1931 – 2008 (aged 76–77). Des McLean was a British association football player and association football coach.
Desmond Francis 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.
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.
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Who was Des McLean?
British association football player (1931-2008)
When was Des McLean born?
Des McLean was born on 20 May 1931 in Glasgow.
When did Des McLean die?
Des McLean died in 2008.
What was Des McLean's occupation?
Des McLean was an association football player and association football coach.
What nationality was Des McLean?
Des McLean was British.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Des McLean (footballer)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Des McLean. https://biography.guide/des-mclean/
MLA: "Des McLean." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/des-mclean/.
Chicago: "Des McLean." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/des-mclean/.
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