Retirement
McLean remained as chairman until forced to resign after a widely televised physical attack on BBC Scotland's John Barnes in October 2000. His attack followed persistent questioning by the reporter on whether McLean would sack manager Alex Smith. McLean apologised unreservedly for his actions. McLean remained owner of the club for another two years, after which he sold his controlling interest to Eddie Thompson.
He may be best remembered by fans as the man who took an average club, with no major silverware and little experience in Europe to a Scottish League Championship, 10 domestic cup finals, a UEFA Cup final and many seasons of European football.
Since his retirement he has written a football column in the Daily Record, drawing from his 50 years in Scottish football to comment on current events in the game. He has also written Jousting With Giants: The Jim McLean Story with Ken Gallagher (ISBN 1-85158-088-3), an autobiography and account of his time with Dundee United.
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