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Willie Young

b. 1956

Scottish Football League player (born 1956)

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About Willie Young

Born 1956. Willie Young is a British association football player.

William John Young (born 24 February 1956) was a Scottish professional footballer who played as a winger in the Football League for Aston Villa and Torquay United. He was educated at St Mirin's Academy, Paisley.

Career Young joined Aston Villa in July 1978 as a 22-year-old from Scottish junior side Arthurlie. His signing set the junior football record at the time with his debut coming when he started on 14 October against Manchester United. After three games in that first season, Young did not appear again in the Villa league side, and in October 1981 moved to Torquay United for a fee of £10,000. He played 38 times in the league for Torquay before leaving professional football due to injury.

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Important facts

Born
24 February 1956, United Kingdom
Birth century
20th century
Occupation
Association football player
Nationality
United Kingdom
Education
St Mirin's Academy
Also known as
William John Young

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Frequently asked questions

Who is Willie Young?

Scottish Football League player (born 1956)

When was Willie Young born?

Willie Young was born on 24 February 1956 in United Kingdom.

What is Willie Young's occupation?

Willie Young is an association football player.

What nationality is Willie Young?

Willie Young is British.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Willie Young

· Wikidata: Q8021916

· DBpedia: Willie Young (footballer, born 1956)

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