Jimmy McClelland
James "Jimmy" McClelland (11 May 1903 – unknown) was a Scottish footballer who played as a forward. Born in Dysart, Fife, he played for Rosslyn, Raith Rovers, Southend United, Middlesbrough, Bolton Wanderers, Preston North End, Blackpool, Bradford Park Avenue and Manchester United.
Blackpool
Born in Dysart, Fife, McClelland made his debut for Harry Evans' Blackpool late in the 1930–31 season, in a 3–3 draw against his former club, Bolton Wanderers, at Bloomfield Road on 21 February 1931. He scored the Seasiders' second goal. He went on to make a further 12 league appearances that season, scoring three more goals (including two in a 5–1 victory at home to his future club, Manchester United, on 21 March).[1]
In 1931–32, McClelland made 15 league appearances and scored six goals.[2] The following campaign, 1932–33, he made 38 league appearances and scored 15 goals. He also scored twice in Blackpool's run to the fifth round of the FA Cup.[3] McClelland left Blackpool for Bradford Park Avenue in the summer.
Manchester United
McClelland joined Manchester United at the start of the 1936–37 campaign, making his debut in the 3–1 defeat at Huddersfield Town on 2 September. Unable to gain a regular place in the United first team, McClelland only made five appearances in his one season at the club, and only registered one goal (in a 2–1 win over Stoke City in March) in only his second match.
After his career with Manchester United ended, he was given a coaching role with the club, looking after the MUJAC (Manchester United Junior Athletic Club) players from the beginning of the 1938–39 season. He remained in a coaching role with Manchester United until the outbreak of the Second World War.
References
- ↑ Calley, Roy (1992). Blackpool: A Complete Record 1887–1992, Breedon Books Sport, p. 236
- ↑ Calley, Roy (1992). Blackpool: A Complete Record 1887–1992, Breedon Books Sport, p. 238
- ↑ Calley, Roy (1992). Blackpool: A Complete Record 1887–1992, Breedon Books Sport, p. 240