Alexander Forbes "Alan" Young (born 26 October 1955) is a Scottish footballer who played as a forward in the Football League.
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Full name | Alexander Forbes Young | ||
Date of birth | (1955-10-26) 26 October 1955 (age 66) | ||
Place of birth | Kirkcaldy, Scotland | ||
Position(s) | Forward | ||
Senior career* | |||
Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
1974–1979 | Oldham Athletic | 122 | (30) |
1979–1982 | Leicester City | 104 | (26) |
1982–1983 | Sheffield United | 26 | (7) |
1983–1984 | Brighton & Hove Albion | 26 | (12) |
1984–1986 | Notts County | 43 | (12) |
1986–1987 | Rochdale | 28 | (2) |
1987–1988 | Shepshed Charterhouse | ? | (?) |
Total | 349 | (89) | |
*Club domestic league appearances and goals |
He was born in Kirkcaldy. Having played for three clubs in the English East Midlands, Young still lives on the outskirts of Nottingham, in West Bridgford, and was a regular summariser during live football commentary on BBC Radio Leicester.
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