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United Kingdom Frank McLintock transitioned from an apprentice painter and decorator to a celebrated footballer, captaining Arsenal to a historic Double and later pursuing a managerial and business career.
Frank McLintock has business interests, including running three Cash Converter shops, one in partnership with former boxer Dave Boy Green. He also engages in after-dinner speaking.
Born on December 28, 1939, in Glasgow, Scotland, Frank McLintock’s journey in football began in Scottish Junior football with Shawfield. He joined Leicester City in December 1956, where he also continued his apprenticeship as a painter and decorator for five years. Despite initial setbacks, including a knee injury and a dispute over his contract, he rose to prominence, featuring in two FA Cup final defeats with Leicester City in 1961 and 1963. He was part of the ‘Ice Kings’ team that narrowly missed winning the First Division title in 1962–63. McLintock’s ambition led him to seek opportunities elsewhere, resulting in his transfer to Arsenal in October 1964.
His early years at Arsenal were challenging, with the team struggling in mid-table and McLintock himself admitting to poor form. A significant turning point came in 1969 when he was switched from right-half to centre-half and subsequently appointed captain. This change in position coincided with a period of significant success for Arsenal. He led the club to their first European trophy, the Inter-Cities Fairs Cup, in 1970. The pinnacle of his playing career came in the 1970–71 season, where he captained Arsenal to the Double, winning both the First Division league title and the FA Cup. For his contributions that season, he was named FWA Footballer of the Year. He made a total of 403 appearances for Arsenal, scoring 32 goals.
After leaving Arsenal in 1973, McLintock joined Queens Park Rangers, playing a further 163 games and helping them to a First Division runner-up finish in 1975–76 before retiring in May 1977. He transitioned into management, coaching Leicester City from 1977 to 1978 and Brentford from 1984 to 1987, where he led the team to the 1985 Football League Trophy Final. Beyond football, McLintock embarked on a diverse career as a sports agent, football pundit for BBC Radio and Sky Sports, and co-founder of H&M Security Services Ltd. He was inducted into the English Football Hall of Fame in 2009 and the Scottish Football Hall of Fame in 2011, recognizing his lasting impact on the sport.
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