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Allan Young

Allan Young

Clubs played for: Arsenal, Chelsea, Torquay United, Wimbledon (1960-1973)

Born: 1941

Birthplace: Hornsey

Position: Centre-half

Biography: Signed for £6,000 as cover for Marvin Hinton but he found his chances very limited during his stay at the club. Made just 26 outings in seven seasons, and his only League Cup appearance was in the 1965 Final but he was dropped for the replay. Was sold to Torquay for £2,000 more than he was bought for. He went into the catering business, as well as working at both Arsenal and West Ham, he later ran a pub in Enfield before his death in December 2009 aged 68 in Cheshunt. He had been suffering from motor neurone disease.




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