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Willie Young dead aged 73: Tributes pour in as former Arsenal and Tottenham footballer passes away

Former Arsenal and Tottenham footballer Willie Young has passed away at the age of 73.

During his career, Young, a centre back, spent two years with Spurs and four with Arsenal. His career started at Scottish side Aberdeen in 1969, before north London in 1975 with Tottenham.

After playing 59 times for Spurs, he did what would now be considered the unthinkable and made the swap to the red area of the city, joining Arsenal, where he would play 236 times.

The Gunners announced the news on social media, writing: 'We are saddened to learn of the passing of former player Willie Young.