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Tony Young

Position: Forward/Defender

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HAN P W D L F A Diff Win%
H 48 23 12 13 64 41 +23 47.92
A 49 8 11 30 31 73 -42 16.33
TOTALS 97 31 23 43 95 114 -19 31.96

Name: Terence Anthony "Tony" Young
Birthdate: 24-12-1952
Age: 73
Birthplace: Urmston, Manchester, England
Height: 5' 10" (1.78m)
Weight: 10st 13lbs (69.4kg)
Years at Club: 1970-1977
Signing Info: Signed Trainee: 08/1968. Signed Professional: 12/1969
Previous Clubs:
Debut: 29/08/1970 v West Ham United (H) 1-1 (League Division One)
Farewell: Transferred to Charlton Athletic, 09/1976, £Free
Passed Away: 12/2024

Biography

Terrence "Tony" Young was an English footballer known for his versatility on the field, primarily playing as a full-back. Born in Urmston, Lancashire, near Old Trafford, he began his football journey with Manchester United's youth system.

Young made his first-team debut for Manchester United 29/08/1970 v West Ham United at Old Trafford during a 1-1 draw in a League Division One match at the age of 17. Initially recognized as a right-winger, he showcased his adaptability by also excelling as a right-back. During his tenure with the club, he made a total of 97 appearances and scored one goal during a match v Chelsea very late on Saturday 3rd November 1973. He was a key figure in manager Tommy Docherty's squad, contributing significantly during the 1973-74 season, which saw the team secure promotion back to the First Division.

In 1976, Young transferred to Charlton Athletic, Later that year, he joined York City, making 78 league appearances and scoring twice between 1976 and 1978. He concluded his professional football career with a stint at Runcorn.

Young passed away in December 2024 at the age of 71. Throughout his career, Tony Young was celebrated for his dedication, versatility, and team-oriented mindset, leaving a lasting impact on those who played alongside him.
 
League League Cup FA Cup Charity Shield European Cup Europa League Super Cup Cup Winners Cup Inter-cont Cup World Clubs Cup    
Season Goals Season Apps
No Season League Goals League Apps LC Goals LC Apps FAC Goals FAC Apps CS Goals CS Apps EC Goals EC Apps Europa Goals Europa Apps SC Goals SC Apps CWC Goals CWC Apps IC Goals IC Apps CWC Goals CWC Apps Season
Goals		 Season
Apps
1. 1970-1971 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1
2. 1971-1972 0 7 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 7
3. 1972-1973 0 30 0 3 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 34
4. 1973-1974 1 29 0 1 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 32
5. 1974-1975 0 15 0 5 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 22
6. 1975-1976 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1
TOTALS 1 83 0 9 0 5 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 97

Detailed Match & Performance Charts

MUFC Player Goals MUFC Player Appearances MUFC Player Opponent Manager MUFC Player Club Manager
No Opponent Goals Apps
1. Chelsea 1 2
No Opponent Apps Goals
1. Norwich City 7 0
2. Southampton 5 0
3. Arsenal 5 0
4. Ipswich Town 4 0
5. Liverpool 4 0
6. Sheffield United 4 0
7. Stoke City 4 0
8. Coventry City 4 0
9. Wolverhampton Wanderers 4 0
10. Leicester City 3 0
11. Derby County 3 0
12. Bristol Rovers 3 0
13. West Bromwich Albion 3 0
14. Birmingham City 3 0
15. Newcastle United 3 0
16. West Ham United 3 0
17. Leeds United 3 0
18. Queens Park Rangers 3 0
19. Middlesbrough 3 0
20. Oxford United 2 0
21. Crystal Palace 2 0
22. Everton 2 0
23. Tottenham Hotspur 2 0
24. Chelsea 2 1
25. Walsall 2 0
26. Nottingham Forest 1 0
27. Manchester City 1 0
28. Burnley 1 0
29. Plymouth Argyle 1 0
30. Cardiff City 1 0
31. Charlton Athletic 1 0
32. Millwall 1 0
33. Notts County 1 0
34. York City 1 0
35. Oldham Athletic 1 0
36. Bristol City 1 0
37. Hull City 1 0
38. Aston Villa 1 0
39. Bolton Wanderers 1 0
No Opponent Manager No
1. Mee, Bertie 5
2. Robson, Bobby 4
3. Shankly, Bill 4
4. Waddington, Tony 4
5. Mercer, Joe 4
6. McGarry, Bill 4
7. McMenemy, Lawrie 4
8. Bond, John 4
9. Harris, John 3
10. Bloomfield, Jimmy 3
11. Clough, Brian 3
12. Megson, Don 3
13. Howe, Don 3
14. Goodwin, Freddy 3
15. Harvey, Joe 3
16. Saunders, Ron 3
17. Greenwood, Ron 3
18. Revie, Don 3
19. Sexton, Dave 3
20. Charlton, Jack 3
21. Summers, Gerry 2
22. Nicholson, Bill 2
23. Jago, Gordon 2
24. Fraser, Doug 2
25. Bates, Ted 1
26. Gillies, Matt 1
27. Head, Bert 1
28. Catterick, Harry 1
29. Allison, Malcolm 1
30. Hart, Johnny 1
31. Adamson, Jimmy 1
32. Norwich City Committee 1
33. Furphy, Ken 1
34. Waiters, Tony 1
35. Bingham, Billy 1
36. Andrews, Jimmy 1
37. Nelson, Andy 1
38. Fenton, Benny 1
39. Sirrel, Jimmy 1
40. Johnston, Tom 1
41. Frizzell, Jimmy 1
42. Dicks, Alan 1
43. Kaye, John 1
44. Greaves, Ian 1
No MUFC Managers Count
1. Docherty, Tommy 74
2. O'Farrell, Frank 22
3. McGuinness, Wilf 1
Stadiums Competition Opponents Opponent Nationality
No Stadium Count
1. Old Trafford 48
2. Carrow Road 3
3. Highbury 3
4. Molineux 3
5. The Dell 3
6. Anfield 2
7. Bramall Lane 2
8. Elland Road 2
9. Filbert Street 2
10. Highfield Road 2
11. Loftus Road 2
12. Portman Road 2
13. St James Park, Newcastle 2
14. White Hart Lane 2
15. Ayresome Park 1
16. Baseball Ground 1
17. Boleyn Ground 1
18. Bootham Crescent 1
19. Boundary Park 1
20. Burnden Park 1
21. City Ground, Nottingham 1
22. Eastville Stadium 1
23. Fellows Park 1
24. Manor Ground 1
25. Ninian Park 1
26. Selhurst Park 1
27. St Andrews 1
28. Stamford Bridge 1
29. The Den 1
30. The Hawthorns 1
31. Turf Moor 1
32. Victoria Ground 1
33. Villa Park 1
No Competition Count
1. League Division One 68
2. League Division Two 15
3. League Cup 9
4. FA Cup 5
No Opponent Count
1. Norwich City 7
2. Southampton 5
3. Arsenal 5
4. Ipswich Town 4
5. Liverpool 4
6. Sheffield United 4
7. Stoke City 4
8. Coventry City 4
9. Wolverhampton Wanderers 4
10. Leicester City 3
11. Derby County 3
12. Bristol Rovers 3
13. West Bromwich Albion 3
14. Birmingham City 3
15. Newcastle United 3
16. West Ham United 3
17. Leeds United 3
18. Queens Park Rangers 3
19. Middlesbrough 3
20. Oxford United 2
21. Crystal Palace 2
22. Everton 2
23. Tottenham Hotspur 2
24. Chelsea 2
25. Walsall 2
26. Nottingham Forest 1
27. Manchester City 1
28. Burnley 1
29. Plymouth Argyle 1
30. Cardiff City 1
31. Charlton Athletic 1
32. Millwall 1
33. Notts County 1
34. York City 1
35. Oldham Athletic 1
36. Bristol City 1
37. Hull City 1
38. Aston Villa 1
39. Bolton Wanderers 1
No Opponent Nationality Count
1. England 96
2. Wales 1
Roy Keane own goal v Real Madrid Old Trafford 2000 Cup Finals
No Date Opponent Competition Own Goals
Player has never scored an own goal against the club.
No Date Opponent WDL F-A Competition
Player never featured in a Cup Final.
Penalties scored for Manchester United Manchester United Hat-Tricks
No Date Opponents Competition Penaltys
Player has never scored a penalty for the club.
No Date Opponent Competition Goals
Player has never scored a hat-trick or better during a game.
 
Red Cards  
No Date Opponent Competition
Player has never been sent off during a match.
 

All Matches played
No Date ▲ Comp Opponent WDL F-A HAN Goal!! Scorers Opponent scorers
1. 19-09-1970 Div 1 Ipswich Town Loss 0-4 A 0 Colin Viljoen 13', 84' (pen), Trevor Whymark 39', Frank Clarke 42'
2. 03-04-1972 Div 1 Liverpool Loss 0-3 H 0 Chris Lawler 60', John Toshack 62', Emlyn Hughes 84'
3. 04-04-1972 Div 1 Sheffield United Draw 1-1 A 0 David Sadler 72' Geoff Salmons 40'
4. 08-04-1972 Div 1 Leicester City Loss 0-2 A 0 Keith Weller 12', Alan Birchenall 89'
5. 15-04-1972 Div 1 Southampton Win 3-2 H 0 George Best 26' (pen), Ian Storey-Moore 32', Brian Kidd 43' *Ron "Tudor" Davies 57', 87'
6. 22-04-1972 Div 1 Nottingham Forest Draw 0-0 A 0
7. 25-04-1972 Div 1 Arsenal Loss 0-3 A 0 Ray Kennedy 28', Peter Simpson 38', John Radford 70'
8. 29-04-1972 Div 1 Stoke City Win 3-0 H 0 Bobby Charlton 1', Ian Storey-Moore 16', George Best 44' (pen)
9. 15-08-1972 Div 1 Liverpool Loss 0-2 A 0 John Toshack 12', Steve Heighway 20'
10. 26-08-1972 Div 1 Arsenal Draw 0-0 H 0
11. 09-09-1972 Div 1 Coventry City Loss 0-1 H 0 Willie Carr 55'
12. 12-09-1972 LC Oxford United Win 3-1 H 0 Ian Storey-Moore 35', George Best 56' (pen), 80' Geoff Bray 42'
13. 16-09-1972 Div 1 Wolves Loss 0-2 A 0 Derek Dougan 24', John Richards 67'
14. 23-09-1972 Div 1 Derby County Win 3-0 H 0 Ian Storey-Moore 33', Wyn Davies 66', Willie Morgan 75'
15. 30-09-1972 Div 1 Sheffield United Loss 0-1 A 0 Alan Woodward 88' (pen)
16. 03-10-1972 LC Bristol Rovers Draw 1-1 A 0 Willie Morgan 87' John Rudge 55'
17. 07-10-1972 Div 1 West Bromwich Albion Draw 2-2 A 0 George Best 35' (pen), Ian Storey-Moore 60' Alistair Brown 17', 22'
18. 11-10-1972 LC Bristol Rovers Loss 1-2 H 0 Sammy McIlroy 82' John Rudge 30', Bruce Bannister 86'
19. 14-10-1972 Div 1 Birmingham City Win 1-0 H 0 Ted MacDougall 18'
20. 21-10-1972 Div 1 Newcastle United Loss 1-2 A 0 Bobby Charlton 84' Terry Hibbitt 67', John Tudor 77'
21. 02-12-1972 Div 1 Norwich City Win 2-0 A 0 Ian Storey-Moore 15', Ted MacDougall 88'
22. 09-12-1972 Div 1 Stoke City Loss 0-2 H 0 Mike Pejic 15', John Ritchie 41'
23. 16-12-1972 Div 1 Crystal Palace Loss 0-5 A 0 Paddy Mulligan 10', 42', Don Rogers 46', 87', Alan Whittle 86'
24. 26-12-1972 Div 1 Derby County Loss 1-3 A 0 Ian Storey-Moore 61' Roy McFarland 7', 58', Alan Hinton 19'
25. 06-01-1973 Div 1 Arsenal Loss 1-3 A 0 Brian Kidd 85' Ray Kennedy 44', George Armstrong 46', Alan Ball 68'
26. 13-01-1973 FAC Wolves Loss 0-1 A 0 Mike Bailey 2'
27. 20-01-1973 Div 1 West Ham United Draw 2-2 H 0 Bobby Charlton 31' (pen), Lou Macari 80' Bryan "Pop" Robson 15', Clyde Best 25'
28. 24-01-1973 Div 1 Everton Draw 0-0 H 0
29. 27-01-1973 Div 1 Coventry City Draw 1-1 A 0 Jim Holton 34' Brian Alderson 35'
30. 10-02-1973 Div 1 Wolves Win 2-1 H 0 Bobby Charlton 57' (pen), 62' Danny Hegan 66'
31. 03-03-1973 Div 1 West Bromwich Albion Win 2-1 H 0 Brian Kidd 41', Lou Macari 47' Jeff Astle 40'
32. 10-03-1973 Div 1 Birmingham City Loss 1-3 A 0 Lou Macari 85' Bob Latchford 30', Bob Hatton 63', Alan Campbell 88' (pen)
33. 17-03-1973 Div 1 Newcastle United Win 2-1 H 0 Jim Holton 44', Mick Martin 54' Irving Nattrass 57'
34. 24-03-1973 Div 1 Tottenham Hotspur Draw 1-1 A 0 George Graham 6' Martin Chivers 84'
35. 31-03-1973 Div 1 Southampton Win 2-0 A 0 Bobby Charlton 16', Jim Holton 50'
36. 07-04-1973 Div 1 Norwich City Win 1-0 H 0 Mick Martin 78'
37. 11-04-1973 Div 1 Crystal Palace Win 2-0 H 0 Brian Kidd 27', Willie Morgan 34'
38. 14-04-1973 Div 1 Stoke City Draw 2-2 A 0 Lou Macari 65', Willie Morgan 87' *Jimmy Greenhoff 35', John Ritchie 41'
39. 18-04-1973 Div 1 Leeds United Win 1-0 A 0 Trevor Anderson 75'
40. 21-04-1973 Div 1 Manchester City Draw 0-0 H 0
41. 23-04-1973 Div 1 Sheffield United Loss 1-2 H 0 Brian Kidd 12' Bill Dearden 22', Keith Eddy 62'
42. 28-04-1973 Div 1 Chelsea Loss 0-1 A 0 Peter Osgood 60'
43. 25-08-1973 Div 1 Arsenal Loss 0-3 A 0 Ray Kennedy 48', John Radford 50', Alan Ball 88'
44. 29-08-1973 Div 1 Stoke City Win 1-0 H 0 Steve James 20'
45. 01-09-1973 Div 1 QPR Win 2-1 H 0 Jim Holton 63', Sammy McIlroy 85' Trevor Francis 59'
46. 05-09-1973 Div 1 Leicester City Loss 0-1 A 0 Frank Worthington 52'
47. 08-09-1973 Div 1 Ipswich Town Loss 1-2 A 0 Trevor Anderson 85' Mick Lambert 6', Dave Johnson 42'
48. 12-09-1973 Div 1 Leicester City Loss 1-2 H 0 Alex Stepney 67' (pen) Keith Weller 6', Mike Stringfellow 14'
49. 15-09-1973 Div 1 West Ham United Win 3-1 H 0 Brian Kidd 7', 62', Ian Storey-Moore 83' Billy Bonds 80' (pen)
50. 22-09-1973 Div 1 Leeds United Draw 0-0 A 0
51. 29-09-1973 Div 1 Liverpool Draw 0-0 H 0
52. 06-10-1973 Div 1 Wolves Loss 1-2 A 0 Sammy McIlroy 81' *Jim McCalliog 51', Derek Dougan 61'
53. 08-10-1973 LC Middlesbrough Loss 0-1 H 0 Malcolm Smith 4'
54. 13-10-1973 Div 1 Derby County Loss 0-1 H 0 Kevin Hector 4'
55. 20-10-1973 Div 1 Birmingham City Win 1-0 H 0 Alex Stepney 66' (pen)
56. 27-10-1973 Div 1 Burnley Draw 0-0 A 0
57. 03-11-1973 Div 1 Chelsea Draw 2-2 H 1 Tony Young 88', Brian Greenhoff 90' Tommy Baldwin 2', Peter Osgood 49'
58. 10-11-1973 Div 1 Tottenham Hotspur Loss 1-2 A 0 George Best 12' Martin Chivers 10', Cyril Knowles 30'
59. 17-11-1973 Div 1 Newcastle United Loss 2-3 A 0 Lou Macari 34', George Graham 43' Tom Cassidy 17', 64', George Hope 71'
60. 24-11-1973 Div 1 Norwich City Draw 0-0 H 0
61. 08-12-1973 Div 1 Southampton Draw 0-0 H 0
62. 15-12-1973 Div 1 Coventry City Loss 2-3 H 0 George Best 47', Willie Morgan 66' Martin Buchan 42' (o.g.), Brian Alderson 63', David Cross 76'
63. 22-12-1973 Div 1 Liverpool Loss 0-2 A 0 Kevin Keegan 30' (pen), Steve Heighway 65'
64. 26-12-1973 Div 1 Sheffield United Loss 1-2 H 0 Lou Macari 7' Tony Currie 26', Alan Woodward 75'
65. 29-12-1973 Div 1 Ipswich Town Win 2-0 H 0 Sammy McIlroy 77', Lou Macari 80'
66. 01-01-1974 Div 1 QPR Loss 0-3 A 0 *Don Givens 19', Stan Bowles 35', 65'
67. 05-01-1974 FAC Plymouth Argyle Win 1-0 H 0 Lou Macari 64'
68. 12-01-1974 Div 1 West Ham United Loss 1-2 A 0 Sammy McIlroy 67' Billy Bonds 50', Pat Holland 85'
69. 19-01-1974 Div 1 Arsenal Draw 1-1 H 0 Steve James 50' Ray Kennedy 66'
70. 26-01-1974 FAC Ipswich Town Loss 0-1 H 0 Kevin Beattie 7'
71. 02-02-1974 Div 1 Coventry City Loss 0-1 A 0 Brian Alderson 35'
72. 09-02-1974 Div 1 Leeds United Loss 0-2 H 0 Mick Jones 57', *Joe Jordan 87'
73. 15-04-1974 Div 1 Everton Win 3-0 H 0 Jim McCalliog 21', 55', Stewart Houston 45'
74. 20-04-1974 Div 1 Southampton Draw 1-1 A 0 Jim McCalliog 20' (pen) Mick Channon 46'
75. 31-08-1974 Div 2 Cardiff City Win 1-0 A 0 Gerry Daly 4' (pen)
76. 11-09-1974 LC Charlton Athletic Win 5-1 H 0 Sammy McIlroy 8', Phil Warman 13' (o.g.), Lou Macari 14', 78', Stewart Houston 50' Peter Hunt 1'
77. 16-09-1974 Div 2 Millwall Win 1-0 A 0 Gerry Daly 47' (pen)
78. 21-09-1974 Div 2 Bristol Rovers Win 2-0 H 0 Brian Greenhoff 8', Frankie Prince 28' (o.g.)
79. 28-09-1974 Div 2 Norwich City Loss 0-2 A 0 *Ted MacDougall 24' (pen), 58'
80. 12-10-1974 Div 2 Notts County Win 1-0 H 0 Sammy McIlroy 17'
81. 04-12-1974 LC Middlesbrough Draw 0-0 A 0
82. 18-12-1974 LC Middlesbrough Win 3-0 H 0 Stuart Pearson 55', Sammy McIlroy 69', Lou Macari 82'
83. 21-12-1974 Div 2 York City Win 1-0 A 0 Stuart Pearson 18'
84. 26-12-1974 Div 2 West Bromwich Albion Win 2-1 H 0 Sammy McIlroy 5', Gerry Daly 63' (pen) Len Cantello 45'
85. 28-12-1974 Div 2 Oldham Athletic Loss 0-1 A 0 Maurice Whittle 69' (pen)
86. 04-01-1975 FAC Walsall Draw 0-0 H 0
87. 07-01-1975 FAC Walsall Loss 2-3 A 0 Gerry Daly 39' (pen), Sammy McIlroy 114' Bernie Wright 21', Alan Buckley 109', 113' (pen)
88. 15-01-1975 LC Norwich City Draw 2-2 H 0 Lou Macari 51', 71' Tony Powell 45', *Ted MacDougall 88'
89. 22-01-1975 LC Norwich City Loss 0-1 A 0 Colin Suggett 54'
90. 01-02-1975 Div 2 Bristol City Loss 0-1 H 0 Don Gilles 89'
91. 08-02-1975 Div 2 Oxford United Loss 0-1 A 0 Derek Clarke 33'
92. 15-02-1975 Div 2 Hull City Win 2-0 H 0 Stewart Houston 2', Stuart Pearson 45'
93. 22-02-1975 Div 2 Aston Villa Loss 0-2 A 0 Ray Graydon 5', Charlie Aitken 25'
94. 08-03-1975 Div 2 Bolton Wanderers Win 1-0 A 0 Stuart Pearson 29'
95. 15-03-1975 Div 2 Norwich City Draw 1-1 H 0 Stuart Pearson 50' *Ted MacDougall 68'
96. 05-04-1975 Div 2 Southampton Win 1-0 A 0 Lou Macari 76'
97. 13-09-1975 Div 1 QPR Loss 0-1 A 0 David Webb 3'
 

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