Scott Young (footballer)

Football player infobox
playername = Scott Young


fullname = Scott Young
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dateofbirth = birth date and age|1976|01|14
cityofbirth = Tonypandy
countryofbirth = Wales
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currentclub = Retired
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position = Defender
youthyears =
youthclubs = Cardiff City
years = 1993-2004
2004
clubs = Cardiff City
Newport County
caps(goals) = 275 (22)
00? 0(?)
nationalyears =
nationalteam = Wales U21
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Scott Young (born 14 January, 1976) is a former Welsh professional footballer and is currently assistant manager at Newport County.

Young was handed his debut by then manager Eddie May 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 goal that defeated Leeds United in the 2001-02 FA Cup. A one-club man since graduating from the Ninian Park ranks, Scott made 275 league appearances for the Bluebirds, and was capped by Wales at under-21 and B international level. Unfortunatley 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. [ [http://icwales.icnetwork.co.uk/footballnation/football-news/2004/03/15/scott-s-so-young-to-call-it-a-day-91466-14053537/ "Scott's so Young to call it a day"] South Wales Echo Retrieved on 28 November, 2007]

He attempted a comeback as a Newport County player at the start of the 2004-05 season but didnt last long but he returned as Assistant Manager to Peter Beadle in 2006.

Young lives with his wife Fiona and has two children, Connor and Lauren.

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