Allan Young
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Allan Robert Young was an English former professional football
er, playing mainly as a central defender.
He began his career as a junior with Arsenal
, turning professional in April 1959. His first league match was on December 26, 1960, a 1-1 draw at Highbury
against Sheffield Wednesday, with Young taking the place of the regular number five, John Snedden
. Between 21 January and 11 February 1961, Young played a further three league games consecutively; a 4-2 defeat at White Hart Lane
against bitter rivals (and eventual Double
winners) Tottenham Hotspur, a 3-3 draw at St James' Park
against Newcastle United and a 3-2 defeat at Highbury against Cardiff City
.
After being in a team that conceded ten goals in three games, Young never played for Arsenal again, and joined Chelsea
in November 1961 for a fee of £6,000. He remained at Stamford Bridge
for over 7 years, but played in only 20 league games, never scoring, though he did play in their League Cup
final win over Leicester City
in 1965. In January 1969, he finally left Chelsea, joining Torquay United for a fee of £8,000. After 60 league games (one goal) for Torquay he retired from professional football.
Football (soccer)
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er, playing mainly as a central defender.
He began his career as a junior with Arsenal
Arsenal F.C.
Arsenal Football Club is a professional English Premier League football club based in North London. One of the most successful clubs in English football, it has won 13 First Division and Premier League titles and 10 FA Cups...
, turning professional in April 1959. His first league match was on December 26, 1960, a 1-1 draw at Highbury
Arsenal Stadium
Arsenal Stadium was a football stadium in Highbury, North London, which was the home ground of Arsenal Football Club between 6 September 1913 and 7 May 2006...
against Sheffield Wednesday, with Young taking the place of the regular number five, John Snedden
John Snedden
John Duncan Snedden , is a Scottish footballer who played as a centre half in the Football League.-External links:*...
. Between 21 January and 11 February 1961, Young played a further three league games consecutively; a 4-2 defeat at White Hart Lane
White Hart Lane
White Hart Lane is an all-seater football stadium in Tottenham, London, England. Built in 1899, it is the home of Tottenham Hotspur and, after numerous renovations, the stadium has a capacity of 36,230....
against bitter rivals (and eventual Double
The Double
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winners) Tottenham Hotspur, a 3-3 draw at St James' Park
St James' Park
St James' Park, known for sponsorship reasons as the Sports Direct Arena, is an all-seater stadium in Newcastle upon Tyne, England. It is the home of Newcastle United Football Club and is the sixth largest football stadium in the United Kingdom with a capacity of between 52,387 and 52,409.St James'...
against Newcastle United and a 3-2 defeat at Highbury against Cardiff City
Cardiff city
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.
After being in a team that conceded ten goals in three games, Young never played for Arsenal again, and joined Chelsea
Chelsea F.C.
Chelsea Football Club are an English football club based in West London. Founded in 1905, they play in the Premier League and have spent most of their history in the top tier of English football. Chelsea have been English champions four times, FA Cup winners six times and League Cup winners four...
in November 1961 for a fee of £6,000. He remained at Stamford Bridge
Stamford Bridge (stadium)
Stamford Bridge is a football stadium in Fulham, in the London Borough of Hammersmith and Fulham, West London, and is the home of Chelsea Football Club. The stadium is located within the Moore Park Estate also known as Walham Green and is often referred to as simply The Bridge...
for over 7 years, but played in only 20 league games, never scoring, though he did play in their League Cup
Football League Cup
The Football League Cup, commonly known as the League Cup or, from current sponsorship, the Carling Cup, is an English association football competition. Like the FA Cup, it is played on a knockout basis...
final win over Leicester City
Leicester City F.C.
Leicester City Football Club , also known as The Foxes, is an English professional football club based at the King Power Stadium in Leicester...
in 1965. In January 1969, he finally left Chelsea, joining Torquay United for a fee of £8,000. After 60 league games (one goal) for Torquay he retired from professional football.