Former Aberdeen and Arsenal Footballer Willie Young Dies Age 73

Aberdeen great who changed the rules of football dies aged 73 as club 'saddened'

The central defender played almost 200 times for the Pittodrie club and famously chopped down 17-year-old Paul Allen in the 1980 FA Cup final, sparking the creation of the 'last man' rule

Former Aberdeen and Arsenal footballer Willie Young dies age 73

The defender played for Aberdeen, Arsenal and Tottenham Hotspur but is best remembered for a cynical foul which changed the laws of the game.

Arsenal legend Willie Young dies as Gunners lead emotional tributes

Willie Young made a name for himself at Aberdeen before enjoying stints at Arsenal and Tottenham Hotspur

Aberdeen and Arsenal hero Willie Young dies as tributes pour in

ABERDEEN and Arsenal hero Willie Young has sadly died at the age of 73. A hard-tackling defender in his time, he made almost 400 appearances for...

Former Aberdeen and Arsenal Footballer Willie Young Dies Aged 73 - Thepodiummedia

The former Aberdeen and Arsenal defender Willie Young has died at the age of 73. Young played more than 180 games for the Dons before going on to lift the FA Cup with the Gunners in 1979. He is perhaps best remembered for forcing a change in the laws of the game and the creation of the “professional foul” following his tackle on West Ham forward Paul Allen in the 1980 final of the competition. In a statement, Arsenal said his “physicality and co…