ARSENAL and Tottenham legend Willie Young has died at the age of 73.
Young spent two years with Spurs and stood out at the Gunners during an impressive four-year stint.
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Arsenal and Tottenham legend Willie Young has died at the age of 73Credit: SNS Group
Young spent two years with Tottenham and stood out at Arsenal for four yearsCredit: SNS Group
Arsenal announced the sad news on social media with a touching tribute for the famous centre-back.
The statement read: “We are saddened to learn of the passing of former player Willie Young.
“Making 236 appearances and winning the FA Cup in 1979, the Scottish defender was a cult hero at Highbury.
“Our thoughts are with his family and loved ones at this difficult time. Rest in peace, Willie.”
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Fans were left heartbroken as they took to social media pay their respects.
One supporter tweeted: “RIP. My Dad used to tell me about Willie Young all the time growing up. Sad news.”
Another commented: “A true warrior on the pitch, and forever part of Arsenal’s story.”
A third wrote: “Very sad news, condolences to his family. Willie was in the Arsenal team on my first ever visit to Fratton Park, for a Pompey-Arsenal friendly in 1981.”
One fan said: “Sad news indeed, especially remember his games against Joe Jordan, neither holding back, full contact football… RIP Big Willie.”
While another supporter posted: “My condolences to the family and loved ones.”
Young’s career started in 1969 at Aberdeen where he rose to prominence before his move to England in 1975.
That was when the great Scot joined Tottenham, where he amassed four goals in 59 appearances.
Young then moved to Arsenal where he registered 18 goals and five assists in 236 appearances.
He won the FA Cup with the Gunners in 1979 and was runner-up in 1978 and 1980.
Young also started as Arsenal lost the 1980 Cup Winners’ Cup final to Valencia.
The beloved defender then had short stints at Nottingham Forest, Norwich, Brighton and Darlington until his retirement in 1984.
