Overview
Alex was brought from Clydebank Juniors to provide cover at centre half for Davie Hill in November 1932. His early games were mostly at wing half before he was given the chance of staking a claim for the number 5 position.
When Hill left the club, Jimmy McStay was brought in and Alex again took a back seat. He was freed in 1936. Despite that he did not leave Douglas Park empty handed as he won a medal as a member of the Accies team which won the Second Eleven Cup in April 1934 against Motherwell in a Final over two legs. On his release from Douglas Park he took a peg at Boghead with Dumbarton in June 1936. He was born in Yoker.
Height 5’11”, weight 12sts 2lbs.
Debut on 3rd December 1932 in a Scottish League match away to Morton.
Scottish League 47 Appearances 1 Goal
Scottish Cup 1 Appearance
Lanarkshire Cup 2 Appearances
Accies Career
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Full Name
Alexander Young
1932-36
Nickname
Alex
Position
Half back
Born
Died
Signed by
Willie McAndrew
Debut
3 December 1932
Last Game
Honours
1934: Second Eleven Cup
Clubs Played For
Clydebank Juniors
Hamilton Academical
Dumbarton