Adam McLean (b. in Glasgow 27 April 1899, 29 June 1973) was a Scottish

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, who played for

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, and

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. An outside-left, he was an integral part of the Celtic team of the 1920s. He provided many assists to

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, the greatest British goalscorer of all time. In August 1928, after a dispute over terms, he departed

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with a great amount of hesitation for Sunderland before returning north again with Aberdeen. During the 1933 close season he was transferred to Partick Thistle.

Career statistics

Club

International appearances

International goals

''Scores and results list Scotland's goal tally first, score column indicates score after each McLean goal''

References

* Celtic: A complete record 1888-1992 by Paul Lunney ()

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* 1899 births 1973 deaths Footballers from Glasgow Men's association football wingers Scottish men's footballers Scotland men's international footballers Scottish Football League players English Football League players Celtic F.C. players Sunderland A.F.C. players Aberdeen F.C. players Partick Thistle F.C. players Scottish Football League representative players Date of death missing Place of death missing {{Scotland-footy-bio-stub