Former Dundee United manager Jim McLean has passed away aged 83. He led the club to the Scottish Premier League title in 1983. McLean was an inside forward with Hamilton Academical and Clyde before joining Dundee in 1965, ironically making his debut in the 5-0 defeat to United on 11 September.
In a statement, Scottish Premiership side said, "Dundee United are extremely saddened to learn Jim McLean has passed away. An integral part of our history and rise to the forefront of European football, Jim was simply a titan of Dundee United folklore, cherished by the United family the world over."
Jim McLean was the captain in first-ever Scottish Cup Final in 1974, and in 1979 he led the team to its first-ever major honour, the League Cup. The team retained the trophy the following year as Cup Finals became a regular occurrence.The highlight of his tenure at the Club was the 1982/83 season, where the team fought off challenges from Celtic and Aberdeen to win the Premier Division for the first and so far only time.
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