Jack McClelland (footballer, born 1930)

William John "Jack" McClelland (11 August 1930 – 2004) was an English footballer who played in the Football League for Rochdale, Swindon Town and Stoke City.[1]

Jack McClelland
Personal information
Full name William John McClelland[1]
Date of birth 11 August 1930[1]
Place of birth Colchester, England[1]
Date of death 2004 (aged 74)
Position(s) Forward
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
1951–1952 Colchester United 0 (0)
1952–1954 Stoke City 4 (0)
1954–1955 Swindon Town 14 (1)
1955–1956 Rochdale 24 (5)
Total 42 (6)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals

Career

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McClelland was born in Colchester and played for local side Colchester United.[1] He impressed in the club's reserve side and was spotted by scouts at First Division Stoke City who paid a small fee to acquire his signature.[1] However, he failed to impress managing just four matches in 1952–53 and none the following season.[1] He left the Victoria Ground in August 1954 and spent a season with Swindon Town and then Rochdale.[1]

Career statistics

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Source:[2]

Club Season League FA Cup Total
Division Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals
Stoke City 1952–53 First Division 4 0 0 0 4 0
1953–54 Second Division 0 0 0 0 0 0
Swindon Town 1954–55 Third Division South 14 1 0 0 14 1
Rochdale 1955–56 Third Division North 24 5 0 0 24 5
Career Total 42 6 0 0 42 6

References

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  1. ^ a b c d e f g h Matthews, Tony (1994). The Encyclopaedia of Stoke City. Lion Press. ISBN 0-9524151-0-0.
  2. ^ Jack McClelland at the English National Football Archive (subscription required)