Career
Born in Dysart, Fife, he played for Rosslyn, Raith Rovers, Southend United, Middlesbrough, Bolton Wanderers, Preston North End,, Bradford Park Avenue and
Born in Dysart, Fife, McClelland made his debut for Harry Evans" late in the 1930-1931 season, in a 3–3 draw against his former club, Bolton Wanderers, at Bloomfield Road on 21 February 1931. He scored the Seasiders" second goal. He went on to make a further 12 league appearances that season, scoring three more goals (including two in a 5–1 victory at home to his future club,, on 21 March).
In 1931-1932, McClelland made 15 league appearances and scored six goals.
The following campaign, 1932-1933, he made 38 league appearances and scored 15 goals. McClelland left for Bradford Park Avenue in the summer.
McClelland joined at the start of the 1936-1937 campaign, making his debut in the 3–1 defeat at Huddersfield Town on 2 September. After his career with ended, he was given a coaching role with the club, looking after the MUJAC (Junior Athletic Club) players from the beginning of the 1938-1939 season.
He remained in a coaching role with until the outbreak of the Second World War.
