[4] McLeod moved to England to sign for Second Division high-flyers Luton Town in January 1955.
[5] He failed to make an immediate impact and made just one appearance in what remained of the 1954–55 season,[6] in which the Hatters finished second in the Second Division to claim a place in the top-flight for the first time in the club's history.
[9][10] McLeod ended his career with a spell in South Africa at National Football League club Port Elizabeth City, playing under former Brentford teammate Matt Crowe.
[4] McLeod, a widower, died on 5 September 2016 at the age of 83; he was survived by one daughter and four brothers.
[2] Two of his relatives also became footballers – Alisdair Sutherland and John McLeod (Buckie Thistle).