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ALEX FERGUSON has paid tribute to Jim McLean, describing the former Dundee United manager as the toughest opponent he ever faced in the opposite dugout. McLean, who died this weekend at the age of 83, shook up Scottish football along with Ferguson in the 1980s as their United and Aberdeen teams challenged the traditional hegemony of Old Firm pair Celtic and Rangers. Inside three days in May 1983, Ferguson led Aberdeen to their European Cup Winners’ Cup triumph and McLean guided United to their one and only league title. Former Manchester United boss Ferguson said: “My adversaries in Engla...

© DC Thomson The legendary Jim McLean. Sign up for our newsletter and let our nostalgia team take you on a trip back in time Thank you for signing up to our Nostalgia newsletter. Something went wrong - please try again later. Sign Up Football legend Jim McLean revealed his biggest regret as Dundee United manager in a ‘lost’ interview which was never published. McLean, who died on Saturday at the age of 83, said he should have spent more time with his wife Doris and their sons, Gary and Colin, during his 22 years in charge. In a wide-ranging interview, McLean spoke about some of th...

Dundee United announce death of Jim McLean Former manager guided Dundee United to European Cup semis, Uefa Cup victories over Barcelona and the 1983 Scottish title. By Press Association Saturday 26 Dec 2020, 9:03 PM Dec 26th 2020, 9:03 PM 6,910 Views 3 Comments Jim McLean, who passed away today. Image: EMPICS Sport Image: EMPICS Sport PEOPLE OF A certain age simply wouldn’t believe the idea that Dundee United were once one of the best tea...

Jim McLean on his football career - including Dundee United success, beating Barcelona, starting as coach at Dundee and turning down Rangers.

Sir Alex Ferguson pays tribute to ‘biggest adversary in football’ Jim McLean PA 27 December 2020, 4:48 pm Sir Alex Ferguson has paid tribute to Jim McLean, describing the former Dundee United manager as the toughest opponent he ever faced in the opposite dugout. McLean, who died this weekend at the age of 83, shook up Scottish football along with Ferguson in the 1980s as their United and Aberdeen teams challenged the traditional hegemony of Old Firm pair Celtic and Rangers. Inside three days in May 1983, Ferguson led Aberdeen to their European Cup Winners’ Cup triumph and McLean guided ...