Arriving from Queens Park Rangers in the mid-1980s Doug McClure made a solitary substitute appearance for Exeter City. He later played a handful of games for Torquay United.

An England Schools and Youth international, Doug was an apprentice with Queen's Park Rangers although, after earning a full contract in August 1982, he never made a first team appearance.

Doug signed for Exeter City in November 1984 on non-contract forms and made his one appearance for the Grecians when introduced as a substitute in a 2-0 home defeat against Crewe Alexandra. on 1 December (when he replaced Nigel Smith who was also making his sole appearance for City).

Doug signed for Torquay United in December 1984 and featured in four league matches before moving on to Wimbledon in January 1985. Again Doug’s stay was short, and after two league outings, he played in Finland before signing for Peterborough United in October 1985 and Crewe Alexandra in January 1986. He later appeared in non-league football for Wealdstone, Enfield and Fisher Athletic.