Musselburgh Windsor FC

The Club is pleased to announce the award of GOLD standard from the Scottish FA. Well done to the Board members for the months of work behind the scenes for achieving this accreditation.

The Club would like to wish Mr. Jim MacLean all the very best as he enters his final 5 days as a youth football coach. He will officially retire on Friday 6th December 2019 when he hosts his final training session followed by a reception for his family, friends, former players and guests.

Jim started his coaching journey in 1978 and has mentored hundreds of young people over four decades across central Scotland. His pupils have achieved outstanding success and their record (137 cup finals 100 wins (72%) win rate 40 league champions) reflects the impact he has had on them.

He joined Windsor in 2007 and was appointed Goalkeeping Academy Director responsible for keepers from age 8 to U-18. He mentored coaches and produced the Goalkeeping programme, not just focusing on technical goalkeeping skills but life skills. His dual-development approach ensured our young players were better people as well as better keepers.

It is a great shame that neither the Scottish FA or South East region staff have recognised his contribution over a lifetime. Jim hasn't pursued awards or recognition, preferring to take pride and satisfaction from seeing his pupils grow in ability, confidence and stature with his support.

The handwritten note pictured perfectly sums up his contribution to youth football.

In 2018 he received the John Murray shield from Musselburgh Windsor FC, our highest accolade and with it our thanks for everything you have done to better our national sport.

Jim MacLean, we salute you sir.