David McClelland (born 25 December 1941) is an English former footballer who played for Bishop Auckland, Port Vale, and Wellington Town in the 1960s.
Career McClelland played non-League football whilst working in the Tyneside shipyards and had trials for several professional clubs including Wolverhampton Wanderers and Charlton Athletic. He played for Bishop Auckland before having a successful trial with Stanley Matthews' Fourth Division side Port Vale, which resulted in him signing a permanent deal with the club in August 1967. He then suffered a serious knee injury. He made just two substitute and two full appearances at Vale Park during the 1967–68 season and was given a free transfer in April 1968 to non-League Wellington Town. He spent three years in South Africa, where he trained in hotel and hospitality management. He then managed pubs in Oxford, Oldham, and Sidmouth.
Career statistics + Appearances and goals by club, season and competitionClubSeasonLeagueFA CupLeague CupTotalDivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsPort Vale1967–68Fourth Division40000040
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