If I ever go on the wagon, which is highly unlikely, i will look fer a job in Dungdee
9 July 2006
I SIGNED AFTER AN AA MEET
NEW Dundee star Andy McLaren finished his first week's training on Tayside then revealed his one-year deal was sealed at an Alcoholics Anonymous meeting.
The former Dundee United and Kilmarnock winger, lured to Dens after quitting Morton, told of his special bond with Dee player-boss Alex Rae who has also overcome a drink problem.
McLaren said: "Alex was one of the first people who spoke to me in The Priory when my problems first came out and I always appreciated that.
"We were at one of our meetings a few weeks ago when we got talking and my move just came about from there.
"I was leaving Morton and he had taken over at Dundee so it kind of went from there."
McLaren also disclosed how Rae's words of encouragement helped keep him going after being axed at Reading for failing drink and drugs tests.
Andy said: "I thought it was the end of my world, sitting in the Priory back then. But Alex was living proof people could come back from it.
"The fact he had been through it and phoned me was a big boost. He just said to do what I was told and I'd be alright.
If I ever go on the wagon, which is highly unlikely, i will look fer a job in Dungdee
9 July 2006
I SIGNED AFTER AN AA MEET
NEW Dundee star Andy McLaren finished his first week's training on Tayside then revealed his one-year deal was sealed at an Alcoholics Anonymous meeting.
The former Dundee United and Kilmarnock winger, lured to Dens after quitting Morton, told of his special bond with Dee player-boss Alex Rae who has also overcome a drink problem.
McLaren said: "Alex was one of the first people who spoke to me in The Priory when my problems first came out and I always appreciated that.
"We were at one of our meetings a few weeks ago when we got talking and my move just came about from there.
"I was leaving Morton and he had taken over at Dundee so it kind of went from there."
McLaren also disclosed how Rae's words of encouragement helped keep him going after being axed at Reading for failing drink and drugs tests.
Andy said: "I thought it was the end of my world, sitting in the Priory back then. But Alex was living proof people could come back from it.
"The fact he had been through it and phoned me was a big boost. He just said to do what I was told and I'd be alright.
"I always remember he did that for me."
"There isn't much we have not seen in our time."
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