22 Facts About Brian McLean

Brian Stuart McLean was born on 28 February 1985 and is a football manager and former player.

Brian McLean was recently manager of Scottish League Two club Clyde.

Brian McLean began his career in Scotland as a youth and reserve player with Rangers before joining Motherwell in 2005, initially on loan.

Brian McLean then joined Falkirk in 2009 before joining Preston North End in England two years later.

Brian McLean then had a short spell at Hibernian and played in Iceland for IBV before returning for a second spell at DPMM FC in 2018.

Brian McLean was primarily a centre-back, but he could play at full-back.

Brian McLean became Eddie May's first signing, but Falkirk were relegated to the First Division in 2010.

Brian McLean was signed by Football League One club Preston North End on a two-year contract, after a trial period, on 2 August 2011.

Brian McLean scored his first goal for Preston North End against Notts County from a Paul Parry corner, heading in from about six yards out.

Brian McLean was transfer listed by the club in May 2012.

Brian McLean signed a two-year deal with Dundee United on 14 June 2012.

On 25 July 2013, it was announced Brian McLean had left Dundee United by mutual consent; he later signed for Ross County on 30 July 2013.

Brian McLean was released at the end of the 2016 season.

On 1 March 2017, Brian McLean signed for Hibernian on a short-term contract.

Brian McLean left the club when it expired at the end of the season two months later.

Brian McLean left the team after the season ended and signed a short-term deal with Scottish League One side Dumbarton in March 2019.

Brian McLean turned down the offer of a new deal with the club in May 2019.

Brian McLean signed a one-year contract with Greenock Morton in July 2019.

Unfortunately, due to an administration error Brian McLean was not registered before this deadline and is ineligible to represent Northern Ireland, effectively ending his international career.

Brian McLean was then appointed as their new manager on 2 June 2023, replacing Jim Duffy.

Four months later, after a run of one win in 15 matches, Brian McLean left the club with immediate effect.

Brian McLean is the son of former Kilmarnock player Stuart McLean and the brother of SFA referee Steven McLean.