Leeds United F.C. History
Leeds United F.C. History : Foreword
1919-29 - The Twenties
1930-39 - The Thirties
1939-46 - The War Years
1947-49 - Post War Depression
1949-57 - The Reign of King John
1957-63 - From Charles to Revie
1961-75 - The Revie Years
1975-82 - The Downward Spiral
1982-88 - The Dark Years
1988-96 - The Wilko Years
1996-04 - The Rollercoaster Ride
2004-17 - Down Among The Deadmen
100 Greatest LUFC Players Ever
Greatest Leeds United Games
Players' Profiles
Managers' Profiles
Leeds City F.C. History
Leeds City F.C. Player and Manager Profiles
Leeds United/City Statistics
Leeds United/City Captains
Leeds United/City Friendlies and Other Games
Leeds United/City Reserves and Other Teams

McLachan: Albert (Bert)

1918-1919 (Leeds City War-time Guest Player Details)

Wing Half

Born: Kirkcudbright: 00-02-1892

Debut: v Notts County (h): 07-09-1918

Height & Weight: Unknown

McLachlan started his career with South of Scotland League team St Cuthbert's Wanderers in his home town. He joined First Division Aston Villa in 1913 and made three League appearances for them before returning north of the border to play with Aberdeen in 1914. McLachlan's Pittodrie career was interrupted by the First World War in 1916. A strong left half who was made captain in 1919, McLachlan was a colossus in the Aberdeen side. He moved to Heart of Midlothian in 1927. While at Aberdeen, he represented the Scottish League once, against the Football League on 20th March 1920 in a 0-4 defeat at Celtic Park. He died in 1956.

War-time Guest AppearancesGoals
Principal Tournament 180
Subsidiary Tournament 60
Total 240