Billy Young
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Billy Young is an Irish
soccer player who was born in Dublin. He represented Bohemian F.C.
with distinction for nearly 30 years as player, coach and manager and was inducted into their Hall of Fame in November 2007.
from 1962 to 1969, captaining the club for the 1965–66 season. He was a tough defender who won an international amateur cap for Ireland against Great Britain in August 1967.
in August 1969 until his resignation in December 1969. Managed Shamrock Rovers for six months during the 1971–72 season until his dismissal in November 1971.
He returned home to Dalymount
when he was appointed manager of the club in July 1973 as successor to Seán Thomas
. He held this position for 16 years until he was sacked on 9 November 1989. During this time, he won 2 League of Ireland
titles, an FAI Cup
, 2 League of Ireland Cups and rarely finished outside the top 4.
He was honoured by the Football Association of Ireland
in November 2008.
Republic of Ireland
Ireland , described as the Republic of Ireland , is a sovereign state in Europe occupying approximately five-sixths of the island of the same name. Its capital is Dublin. Ireland, which had a population of 4.58 million in 2011, is a constitutional republic governed as a parliamentary democracy,...
soccer player who was born in Dublin. He represented Bohemian F.C.
Bohemian F.C.
Bohemian F.C. , more commonly referred to as Bohemians, is a professional football club from Dublin, Ireland. Bohemians compete in the Premier Division of the League of Ireland and are the third most successful club in League of Ireland football history, having won the League of Ireland title 11...
with distinction for nearly 30 years as player, coach and manager and was inducted into their Hall of Fame in November 2007.
Playing career
Young played for BohemiansBohemian F.C.
Bohemian F.C. , more commonly referred to as Bohemians, is a professional football club from Dublin, Ireland. Bohemians compete in the Premier Division of the League of Ireland and are the third most successful club in League of Ireland football history, having won the League of Ireland title 11...
from 1962 to 1969, captaining the club for the 1965–66 season. He was a tough defender who won an international amateur cap for Ireland against Great Britain in August 1967.
Managerial career
Young broke into management at Athlone TownAthlone Town A.F.C.
Athlone Town F.C. is an Irish football club from Athlone, playing in the League of Ireland. The club was founded in 1887. First elected to the League of Ireland in 1922, they play their home matches in Lissywoollen their new stadium which opened in 2007...
in August 1969 until his resignation in December 1969. Managed Shamrock Rovers for six months during the 1971–72 season until his dismissal in November 1971.
He returned home to Dalymount
Dalymount Park
Dalymount Park is an Irish football stadium situated on Dublin's Northside. It is the home of Bohemian F.C., who have played there since the early 20th century. Affectionately known as 'Dalyer' by fans, it was also historically the "home of Irish football" holding Irish internationals and FAI Cup...
when he was appointed manager of the club in July 1973 as successor to Seán Thomas
Seán Thomas
Seán Thomas was a former Irish football manager who died on 24 June 1999.-Club Management:One of the very first coaches to study for coaching badges Thomas had short spells as coach at Sligo Rovers and Home Farm F.C. before moving to Shamrock Rovers in 1961 for Rovers' tour in the International...
. He held this position for 16 years until he was sacked on 9 November 1989. During this time, he won 2 League of Ireland
League of Ireland
The League of Ireland is the national association football league of the Republic of Ireland. Founded in 1921, as a league of eight clubs, it has expanded over time into a two-tiered league of 22 clubs. It is currently split into the League of Ireland Premier Division and the League of Ireland...
titles, an FAI Cup
FAI Cup
The Football Association of Ireland Challenge Cup, known as the FAI Ford Cup for sponsorship reasons, is a knock-out association football competition contested annually by teams from the Republic of Ireland...
, 2 League of Ireland Cups and rarely finished outside the top 4.
He was honoured by the Football Association of Ireland
Football Association of Ireland
The Football Association of Ireland is the governing body for the sport of association football in the Republic of Ireland. It should not to be confused with the Irish Football Association , which is the organising body for the sport in Northern Ireland.For the full history, statistics and records...
in November 2008.
Honours
- League of IrelandLeague of IrelandThe League of Ireland is the national association football league of the Republic of Ireland. Founded in 1921, as a league of eight clubs, it has expanded over time into a two-tiered league of 22 clubs. It is currently split into the League of Ireland Premier Division and the League of Ireland...
: 2- Bohemians - 1974/75, 1977/78
- FAI CupFAI CupThe Football Association of Ireland Challenge Cup, known as the FAI Ford Cup for sponsorship reasons, is a knock-out association football competition contested annually by teams from the Republic of Ireland...
: 1- Bohemians - 1976
- League of Ireland Cup: 2
- Bohemians - 1975, 1979
- PFAI Merit AwardProfessional Footballers Association of IrelandThe Professional Footballers' Association of Ireland ' is the representative body for professional and semi-professional footballers in Ireland. Players from all nationalities in the League of Ireland are represented, not just Irish players. It is a member of FIFPro; the international body for...
- 1999