Alex young, one of the most revered players in everton s history, has died at the age of 80. The school of science takes in the stories of all the men who made. David france wrote a book about alex in 2008, called alex the great. Everton legend alex young to make emotional goodison. Alex young, one of the most revered players in evertons history, has died at the age of 80 the golden vision, as the former scotland international was known, died in hospital in his native. It was lovely to see your recognition to roysten who was a tireless, and very skillful, foil for our very own magician. Alex young, who has died aged 80, was a hearts, everton and scotland football legend known as the golden vision. Fully revised and updated to include all the action to the closing stages of the 200910 season, everton. This was part of the bbcs series called the wednesday play. He played as a creative forward for heart of midlothian and everton. Tribute to everton great alex young a legend and a. The official complete record is the definitive account of one of the. Everton footballer alex young and ipswich goalkeeper hall go up for a corner kick.
Alex young is the author of healing to prosperity 4. Ironically, it was young s everton that took over from the fabled spurs team in 1963 as the best team in the land. He called back and left a message for many years i kept the tape. A young fan holds up a book about usa forward alex morgan hoping for an. Get premium, high resolution news photos at getty images. He was also an integral member of the 1966 fa cup winning side. Please wash your hands and practise social distancing. Everton football club, the alex young suite everton football club goodison rd, liverpool, l4 4el. Everton football club, the alex young suite everton football club goodison rd, liverpool, l4 4el show on map. Raised as a blue by a blue, davids memoirs chronicle the clubs graduation from his childhood crutch to faithful companion. Sandy young goes ahead of graeme sharp in the everton fc alltime league goalscoring table 100 years on, liverpool echo, 20123. Loanheadborn young was a hearts fan from birth almost. Alex sandy young was everton s matchwinner in the 1906 fa cup final, the first divisions leading marksman the following season and remains no2 on their list of alltime league scorers.
One of the most deified figures in evertons history will make an emotional return to the stadium he graced later this month the word graced is entirely appropriate for alex young, aka. The official complete record 2nd edition decoubertin. Autobiography of the great everton and scotland goal machine 8vo. Following the passing of everton legend alex young, we have been given generous permission by evertonian author becky tallentire to reproduce her interviews with both alex and nancy young from her excellent books real footballers wives and talking blue. The golden vision, as the former scotland international was known, died in hospital in his native. There are, of course, countless tributes to be paid to alex, both as a player and as a man. Gavin buckland is evertons official statistician, so the book is almost certain to be factually accurate and it is clearly a labour of love for the author. Alex sandy young was evertons matchwinner in the 1906 fa cup final, the first divisions leading marksman the. I explained id like to come and chat to him about a book. The school of science is the definitive history of one of english footballs aristocrats. Hire everton football club the alex young suite venuescanner. The school of science takes in the stories of all from fred geary to alex young and dixie dean through to such modern icons as mikel arteta and tim cahill, everton.
Alex young right lifted the fa cup with everton in 1966. My dad however who watched virtually every home game from 1946 onwards always maintained that alex young was the best player he ever saw wear an everton shirt, and in his time he saw a few good ones before he died 10 years ago. The family of scotland legend alex young have spoken for the first time about how dementia blighted the final years of his life. Such an important message in here for all footballers young or old we just had to share this out. I appreciate everybody has their favoured players, and i have had my own particular heroes since i began attending. Everton hero of the 60s alex young, known as the golden. Toffeeweb everton books alex young, the golden vision.
Facebook gives people the power to share and makes the world more open and connected. Once a blue always a blue an illustrated book of everton quotes. Hearts and everton hero alex young has passed away credit. Alex young is the reason i started to love everton. Former hearts, everton and scotland forward alex young has died at the age of 80.
Alexander young 3 february 1937 27 february 2017 was a scottish international footballer. The forgotten story of alex sandy young, the guardian, 201008. Book or magazine covers, commercial, promotional, advertorial, endorsement, advertising, or merchandising purposes in any media e. Everton forward alex young beats united goalkeeper harry gregg and defender shay brennan but his shot hits the post. Join facebook to connect with alex young and others you may know. The obituary was featured in edinburgh news on april 20, 2017, and the scotsman on april 20, 2017. Hearts and everton hero alex young back in film limelight. Alex young loved the club until he drew his last breath on february 27th, 2017.
Everton west brom 5 at goodison park 1966 alec young everton v west brom alec young rifles home a typicially stylish effort as the blues won an earlyseason goodison thriller everton fans offer tributes as alex young funeral details are announced liverpool echo see more. This fantastic biography chronicles the career of alex young, one of evertons famous and perhaps the most idolised of players, whose sublime skills and amazing movement will live forever in the memories of those who were privileged enough to see him for the blues under harry cattericks iron. Find highquality alex young soccer player stock photos and editorial news. An aston villa fan, who had played against everton for city in the 60s, described alex young as the most cultured centre forward these isles have ever produced.
Originally presented at the fall agu 2017 conference on monday, december 11, 2017 at 6. Old langholm and the esk valley by young, alex and a great selection of related books. Blue correspondent, comprehensive details of all everton games in 188889 season, friendlies, league and much more stay safe and healthy. Everton great alex young has died in edinburgh at the age of 80. This fantastic biography chronicles the career of alex young, one of everton s famous and perhaps the most idolised of players, whose sublime skills and amazing movement will live forever in the memories of those who were privileged enough to see him for the blues under harry cattericks ironlike. This fantastic biography chronicles the career of alex young, one of evertons famous and perhaps the most idolised of players, whose sublime skills and. Book your wedding, anniversary, christening, party, function or dinner at goodison park. It was tottenham hotspurs doublewinning captain, danny blanchflower, that coined the phrase in tribute to young. I did not know this was on youtube until my grandson saw it and told me. Everton fc minutebook text of telegram sent to everton fc that reports youngs conviction.
Alex young, one of the most revered players in evertons history, has died. A lifelong evertonian, james corbett was born in liverpool in 1978. He was known as the golden vision at everton, and a bbc play written by ken loach in 1968, paid tribute to alex. Alex young is honoured by a banner outside goodison park. The foreword to dr frances 2008 book was written by the late alan. Alex stated that i am a scot by birth and an evertonian by choice. Family of scottish football hero alex young on how he was. Obituary alex young, hearts and everton footballer known. Everton books alex young, the golden vision toffeeweb. Young played for hearts from 19551960 and his goals.
Alex young played at everton for seven years, but was not liked by the manager roger jacksoncentral pressgetty images saturday march 04 2017, 12. Everton fc minute book text of telegram sent to everton fc that reports youngs conviction. Hearts and everton legend the golden vision alex young. Alex young, one of the most revered players in evertons history, has died at the age of 80. Fa cups and a rich club lore that boasts names such as dixie dean, alex young. Young scored 22 league goals in the 42 league games and made many other goals in. Mention alex young to an evertonian of my fathers generation and youll be sure to be stuck for a few wonderful minutes listening to an old person talk about the most sublime, graceful footballer they ever saw. He won league championship and cup titles with both clubs where he was also a regular goal scorer. Everton legend alex young, who was one of the most adored players in the clubs 9year history, has passed away peacefully in his native edinburgh.
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