Scott Young (footballer)
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Scott Young is a Welsh
former professional footballer.
on 6 November 1993 in a 3-1 victory over Stockport County
at the age of sixteen. He became a popular figure during his 11 seasons at Cardiff City, especially for having scored the winning goal in the 2-1 win over Leeds United
on 6 January 2002 in the third round of the FA Cup
. A one-club man since graduating from the Ninian Park
ranks, Young made 275 league appearances for the Bluebirds. Unfortunately his later years with Cardiff were blighted by a persistent back injury and he retired at the end of the 2003/04 season at the age of 28.
He attempted a comeback as a Newport County
player at the start of the 2004-05 season and was made captain, but further injury problems forced him to retire from football. He returned to the club as assistant manager to Peter Beadle
in 2006. Young took over as manager of AFC Porth in October 2009.
in March 2002 but remained on the bench during a 0-0 draw with Czech Republic
.
As of 2008-09 season he is Cardiff City's Football in the Community Manager.
Welsh people
The Welsh people are an ethnic group and nation associated with Wales and the Welsh language.John Davies argues that the origin of the "Welsh nation" can be traced to the late 4th and early 5th centuries, following the Roman departure from Britain, although Brythonic Celtic languages seem to have...
former professional footballer.
Club career
Young was handed his debut by then manager Eddie MayEddie May
Edwin Charles May is an English former footballer and football manager.May was born in Epping.-Playing career:Eddie May joined Southend United from Dagenham in January 1965, making his league debut later that season. He went on to make 100 league appearances, scoring 3 times for the Shrimpers,...
on 6 November 1993 in a 3-1 victory over Stockport County
Stockport County F.C.
Stockport County Football Club is an English football club based in Stockport, Greater Manchester. The club formed in 1883 as Heaton Norris Rovers, shortly afterwards merging with Heaton Norris F.C., and adopted the current name on 24 May 1890 on the creation of the County Borough of Stockport...
at the age of sixteen. He became a popular figure during his 11 seasons at Cardiff City, especially for having scored the winning goal in the 2-1 win over Leeds United
Leeds United A.F.C.
Leeds United Association Football Club are an English professional association football club based in Beeston, Leeds, West Yorkshire, who play in the Football League Championship, the second tier of the English football league system...
on 6 January 2002 in the third round of the FA Cup
FA Cup
The Football Association Challenge Cup, commonly known as the FA Cup, is a knockout cup competition in English football and is the oldest association football competition in the world. The "FA Cup" is run by and named after The Football Association and usually refers to the English men's...
. A one-club man since graduating from the Ninian Park
Ninian Park
Ninian Park was a football stadium in Leckwith, Cardiff, Wales. Until 2009, it was the home ground of Cardiff City F.C., who compete in the English Football League Championship...
ranks, Young made 275 league appearances for the Bluebirds. Unfortunately his later years with Cardiff were blighted by a persistent back injury and he retired at the end of the 2003/04 season at the age of 28.
He attempted a comeback as a Newport County
Newport County A.F.C.
Newport County Association Football Club are a professional football club based in the city of Newport, south Wales, who currently play in the Conference National, the highest level of the National League System and fifth highest of the overall English football league system...
player at the start of the 2004-05 season and was made captain, but further injury problems forced him to retire from football. He returned to the club as assistant manager to Peter Beadle
Peter Beadle
Peter Clifford William James Beadle is an English former football player and manager. A forward, he scored some 83 goals in 355 league games, mostly for the two Bristol clubs....
in 2006. Young took over as manager of AFC Porth in October 2009.
International career
Young was capped by Wales at under-21 and B international level. He also received a call-up to the full WalesWales national football team
The Wales national football team represents Wales in international football. It is controlled by the Football Association of Wales , the governing body for football in Wales, and the third oldest national football association in the world. The team have only qualified for a major international...
in March 2002 but remained on the bench during a 0-0 draw with Czech Republic
Czech Republic national football team
The Czech Republic national football team represents the Czech Republic in association football and is controlled by the Football Association of the Czech Republic, the governing body for football in the Czech Republic. Their current head coach is Michal Bílek...
.
Personal life
Young lives with his wife Fiona and has two children, Connor and Lauren.As of 2008-09 season he is Cardiff City's Football in the Community Manager.