Former Arsenal and Tottenham footballer Willie Younger has handed away on the age of 73.
Throughout his profession, Younger, a centre again, spent two years with Spurs and 4 with Arsenal. His profession began at Scottish aspect Aberdeen in 1969, earlier than he moved to north London in 1975 with Tottenham.
After enjoying 59 occasions for Spurs, he did what would now be thought-about the unthinkable and made the swap to the purple space of the town, becoming a member of Arsenal, the place he would play 236 occasions.
The Gunners introduced the information on social media, writing: ‘We’re saddened to study of the passing of former participant Willie Younger. Making 236 appearances and successful the FA Cup in 1979, the Scottish defender was a cult hero at Highbury.
‘Our ideas are together with his household and family members at this troublesome time. Relaxation in peace, Willie.’
Younger, who was additionally a Scotland Beneath-23 worldwide, loved spells at Nottingham Forest, Norwich and Brighton earlier than his retirement in 1984.
Former Arsenal and Tottenham defender Willie Younger has handed away on the age of 73
He was married to a girl named Lynda, and the duo had three kids collectively.
Tributes flew in on social media, significantly from Arsenal followers. One wrote on X: ‘RIP. My Dad used to inform me about Willie Younger on a regular basis rising up. Unhappy information.’
One other added: ‘A real warrior on the pitch, and endlessly a part of Arsenal’s story.’
A 3rd posted: ‘So unhappy, correct cult hero, RIP Willie.’
Arsenal assertion additionally learn: ‘Willie was as robust a personality off the pitch as he was on it – and he wanted to be to make the transfer throughout the capital, with the Highbury trustworthy having important cause for scepticism: “I used to be despatched off in opposition to them after scoring my solely First Division purpose for Spurs this season. That’s a double insult to Arsenal,” mentioned Willie prior to creating his debut for us on March 5, 1977 in opposition to Ipswich City.
‘“However I hope the followers will forgive me now that I’ve come over, I do know the gamers have”.’
On becoming a member of Arsenal, who he would depart for £175,000, Younger mentioned: ‘Terry [Neill] has purchased me to do a selected job for him, that’s to remain within the center and cease the targets getting into.’
