Stuart McLean

Stuart McLean (born 13 December 1955) is a Scottish former footballer whose position was right-back.

In his professional career, McLean played solely for Kilmarnock, amassing over 500 games in all competitions over sixteen seasons; he is third on the club's all-time appearance list.

Club career McLean joined Kilmarnock as a teenager from Ayrshire club Darvel Juniors in 1974, and spent some time in the youth team Kilmarnock Star alongside future team-mate at senior level, Paul Clarke. After making his debut in November 1974 versus Clyde in a 4–2 defeat a few weeks before his 19th birthday, McLean thereafter became a regular in the first-team under Willie Fernie, starting 19 league games during that season in Scotland's top flight. However, while Kilmarnock finished 12th of 18 clubs, they were one of eight that missed out in the mid-1970s divisional restructure.

During McLean's spell at Kilmarnock the club had fallen from grace, after having been Scottish champions in 1965. Following their first relegation prior to McLean's arrival, the club suffered financial problems and had to revert to part-time status throughout the 1980s, even when in the Premier Division.

In October 2016 he was inducted into Kilmarnock's Hall of Fame alongside other well-known former players such as Tommy McLean, Ray Montgomerie and James Fowler.

International career McLean never featured for the Scotland national team, but played once for the Scottish Football League XI in a 1980 match versus League of Ireland XI.

Personal life McLean has two sons who are involved in football. Steven is a referee who has taken charge of League Cup and Scottish Cup finals. Brian is a footballer who has played for Dundee United, Falkirk, Motherwell and Ross County in Scotland and also had a spell at Preston North End in England.