The Jim McLean Years video. A must-watch for any Dundee United fan young or old. This was when Dundee United used to show the rest of Scotland and Europe how it was done.
Celtic fan but grew up at that time and used to love watching Utd in Europe. Incredible team and miss when the standard was this good across the league and we produced world class players.
As an English guy most of us normally have a favourite Scottish team, mostly Rangers or Celtic. However I've always been Dundee United, best team in Scotland comes from Dundee as well as the best Indie Band too, "The View". And this comes from an English Man
God bless Jim ❤.the team you put together was a joy to watch ,and superb ,and if it wasn't for the ref being bribed in the european cup semi final in Rome ,it would if been you against us (Liverpool) in the final
as a celtic fan of a certain age, I remember utd from the 80s, what they should have achieved, and what they did achieve is there in the books, they were a great team. Ask any young football fan in Scotland have they heard of Alex Ferguson, they know who he is and rightly so, ask them if they have heard of wee Mclean, and they have no idea, football life as in real life is about fine margins at times. Cheers Jim for your great team.
I was there at Dens Park with my Dad when United won the League Title in '83! But my favourite "United" moment was when Dave Narey hammered the ball into the Brazil goal during the '82 World Cup in Spain. However, even as a United fan, I have to admit that Aberdeen were the most successful Scottish team in Europe in the '80s (under Alex Ferguson). No surprise that when we had a strong domestic game (not dominated by two teams) and where teams worked to bring their schoolboys/youths through, instead of buying foreign talent, the national team was decent too...
chocolatebicycle great for Dundee United but when he moved to us at Manchester United I don't know what happened to him, maybe it was just too big for him or he couldn't fit in for some reason
Dundee United did brilliantly, especially in Europe in the mid 80s, but I think the pre-Bosman era and players overwhelmingly playing in their own countries meant that there was much more of a level playing field than nowadays. There was no seeding in the European club and no weighting towards the big leagues. Also as only the league champions could enter, you were more likely to face an easier side than now (ie. the winners of the Austrian or Belgian league as opposed to the 3rd or 4th place team in Spain or England. Yes United did brilliantly to get to the semi finals in 1984, but who did they have to beat to meet Roma in the semi finals? Hamrun Spartans, Standard Liege and Rapid Vienna! Not exactly teams to make you quake. Of course they did brilliantly to beat Roma at home, and the pinnacle was to beat Barcelona. But Barcelona were a shockingly poor team at the time.United had in Narey, Sturrock, Malpas et al. a group of really classy players who were loyal to the cause. The Souness revolution at Rangers ended all of that. Subsequently top players would only be loyal to the old firm teams. Eventually the top Scottish players would be moving south before they could be loyal to anyone.
@@mrkipling2201 - but it’s the same for all the smaller leagues though, not just Scotland. Scotland has a normal football league, actually punches above its weight to be honest
@@mrkipling2201 - but all leagues- even the very top leagues like the Italian one- have peaks and troughs. Our league is no worse than the irish, Belgian, Norwegian, Croatian, Swedish, Finnish, Romanian, Bulgarian, Hungarian or danish leagues! I never understand why English people always snobbishly slag off other countries football leagues - particularly Scotland’s. We know it’s crap, but it’s not any worse than those listed above
How about the goalie ging up to take the penalty to make it 2-2 back there, eh? That took some balls, didn't it? Imagine what might have happened if the goalie saved it and they got on the break.
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RIP to a legend of the Scottish game. Thanks for the wonderful memories.
What a team that was . Much respect and admiration from a Rangers fan. Brilliant team
Celtic fan but grew up at that time and used to love watching Utd in Europe. Incredible team and miss when the standard was this good across the league and we produced world class players.
I’m an Englishman who supports Manchester United and we were very lucky to beat Dundee United in the Cwc in 84/85
As an English guy most of us normally have a favourite Scottish team, mostly Rangers or Celtic. However I've always been Dundee United, best team in Scotland comes from Dundee as well as the best Indie Band too, "The View". And this comes from an English Man
i am a Celtic fan but i loved watching United in Europe in the 80s they were magnificent
God bless Jim ❤.the team you put together was a joy to watch ,and superb ,and if it wasn't for the ref being bribed in the european cup semi final in Rome ,it would if been you against us (Liverpool) in the final
Great program. Refreshing to hear some intelligent and candid comments from both speakers!
The memories come flooding back, what a team and what a manager, we will not see there like again....thanks for the memories Jim RIP
Some team they had back then. Surprised that they didn’t win more trophies than they actually did they were certainly good enough
Aberdeen we’re too busy winning it all
Great tema great memories and great player
Used to be able to recite this word for word as a kid! Always remember thinking the Lord Provost at 2 min 05 was a bonny speaker!
we were one of the best teams in europe in those days nobody wanted to play us
No as good as Aberdeen
as a celtic fan of a certain age, I remember utd from the 80s, what they should have achieved, and what they did achieve is there in the books, they were a great team. Ask any young football fan in Scotland have they heard of Alex Ferguson, they know who he is and rightly so, ask them if they have heard of wee Mclean, and they have no idea, football life as in real life is about fine margins at times. Cheers Jim for your great team.
what a player milne was
I was there at Dens Park with my Dad when United won the League Title in '83! But my favourite "United" moment was when Dave Narey hammered the ball into the Brazil goal during the '82 World Cup in Spain.
However, even as a United fan, I have to admit that Aberdeen were the most successful Scottish team in Europe in the '80s (under Alex Ferguson).
No surprise that when we had a strong domestic game (not dominated by two teams) and where teams worked to bring their schoolboys/youths through, instead of buying foreign talent, the national team was decent too...
How did Ralph Milne not get capped by scotland? Quality player!
chocolatebicycle great for Dundee United but when he moved to us at Manchester United I don't know what happened to him, maybe it was just too big for him or he couldn't fit in for some reason
@@mrkipling2201 alcohol....
Still got this on video!
Dundee United did brilliantly, especially in Europe in the mid 80s, but I think the pre-Bosman era and players overwhelmingly playing in their own countries meant that there was much more of a level playing field than nowadays. There was no seeding in the European club and no weighting towards the big leagues. Also as only the league champions could enter, you were more likely to face an easier side than now (ie. the winners of the Austrian or Belgian league as opposed to the 3rd or 4th place team in Spain or England. Yes United did brilliantly to get to the semi finals in 1984, but who did they have to beat to meet Roma in the semi finals? Hamrun Spartans, Standard Liege and Rapid Vienna! Not exactly teams to make you quake. Of course they did brilliantly to beat Roma at home, and the pinnacle was to beat Barcelona. But Barcelona were a shockingly poor team at the time.United had in Narey, Sturrock, Malpas et al. a group of really classy players who were loyal to the cause. The Souness revolution at Rangers ended all of that. Subsequently top players would only be loyal to the old firm teams. Eventually the top Scottish players would be moving south before they could be loyal to anyone.
St den I
St den sad to see what Scottish football has become
@@mrkipling2201 - but it’s the same for all the smaller leagues though, not just Scotland. Scotland has a normal football league, actually punches above its weight to be honest
@@hmu05366 true, although it is nowhere near the level it was in the 80’s.
@@mrkipling2201 - but all leagues- even the very top leagues like the Italian one- have peaks and troughs. Our league is no worse than the irish, Belgian, Norwegian, Croatian, Swedish, Finnish, Romanian, Bulgarian, Hungarian or danish leagues! I never understand why English people always snobbishly slag off other countries football leagues - particularly Scotland’s. We know it’s crap, but it’s not any worse than those listed above
Let's make it happen - but no link to where we can do that!
What a team.. cost nothing and achieved everything.
Significant what a lucky ground DensPark was for Utd. Maybe they should arrange a swap.
Legand
1 0f the greatest
Looks,kakaka
Up the Dee!
Bit behind us tho,A,deen
Always
What is wrong with your face ?
How about the goalie ging up to take the penalty to make it 2-2 back there, eh? That took some balls, didn't it? Imagine what might have happened if the goalie saved it and they got on the break.
just before Jim became a cab driver
GET BANNON AFF!!!
Another year of failure for Thompson WATP
james alexander Another year since Rangers died and the Zombies allowed it to happen.
new club won nout zombie...clock is ticking again