Tributes to Former Aberdeen and Arsenal Star Willie Young Who Changed the Laws of the Game

Tributes to former Aberdeen and Arsenal star Willie Young who changed the laws of the game

The former Dons defender played over 180 games for the Pittodrie club before going on to join Arsenal who he won the FA Cup with in 1979. He has died at the age of 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...