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He played for [[Cambridge United F.C.|Cambridge]], [[Northampton Town F.C.|Northampton]], [[Leyton Orient F.C.|Leyton Orient]], [[Bury F.C.|Bury]], [[Stafford Rangers F.C.|Stafford Rangers]], and other clubs.<ref>{{Soccerbase|12615|name=Tom Youngs}}</ref> As a Cambridge player, Youngs was the club's top scorer for two consecutive seasons, 2000 to 2002, netting in 26 goals.<ref name=ms/> |
He played for [[Cambridge United F.C.|Cambridge]], [[Northampton Town F.C.|Northampton]], [[Leyton Orient F.C.|Leyton Orient]], [[Bury F.C.|Bury]], [[Stafford Rangers F.C.|Stafford Rangers]], and other clubs.<ref>{{Soccerbase|12615|name=Tom Youngs}}</ref> As a Cambridge player, Youngs was the club's top scorer for two consecutive seasons, 2000 to 2002, netting in 26 goals.<ref name=ms/> |
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In 2011, while playing for [[Mildenhall Town F.C.|Mildenhall Town]], Youngs was forced to retire from active play following a serious [[hip]] injury that he suffered during a game against [[Wisbech Town]],<ref>"[http://nonleague.pitchero.com/youngs-blow-for-mildenhall-8251/ Youngs Blow for Mildenhall]" by Steve Whitney, ''NonLeaguePitchero'', 15 November 2011</ref> which Mildenhall went on to win |
In 2011, while playing for [[Mildenhall Town F.C.|Mildenhall Town]], Youngs was forced to retire from active play following a serious [[hip]] injury that he suffered during a game against [[Wisbech Town]],<ref>"[http://nonleague.pitchero.com/youngs-blow-for-mildenhall-8251/ Youngs Blow for Mildenhall]" by Steve Whitney, ''NonLeaguePitchero'', 15 November 2011</ref> which Mildenhall went on to win 9–0.<ref name=ms/> He remained with the club as assistant manager. |
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==Personal life== |
==Personal life== |
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Tom is married to Chelle Youngs and they have two daughters, Orla and Hannah.<ref name=ms/> |
Tom is married to Chelle Youngs and they have two daughters, Orla and Hannah.<ref name=ms/> |
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==Honours== |
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'''Cambridge United''' |
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*[[Football League Trophy]] runner-up: [[2001–02 Football League Trophy|2001–02]]<ref>{{cite news |url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/1885124.stm |title=Blackpool lift LDV Vans Trophy |first=Paul |last=Fletcher |website=BBC Sport |date=24 March 2002 |access-date=18 March 2024}}</ref> |
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==See also== |
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Latest revision as of 01:47, 26 April 2024
| Personal information | |||
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| Full name | Thomas Anthony John Youngs[1] | ||
| Date of birth | 31 August 1979[1] | ||
| Place of birth | Bury St Edmunds, England | ||
| Height | 5 ft 9 in (1.75 m)[1] | ||
| Position(s) | Forward | ||
| Youth career | |||
| 1995–1997 | Cambridge United | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 1997–2003 | Cambridge United | 151 | (43) |
| 2003–2005 | Northampton Town | 26 | (0) |
| 2005 | Leyton Orient | 10 | (1) |
| 2005–2007 | Bury | 49 | (7) |
| 2007 | Stafford Rangers | 2 | (0) |
| 2007 | Cambridge City | ? | (?) |
| 2007–2008 | Mildenhall Town | ? | (?) |
| 2009 | Norwich United | ? | (?) |
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 8 August 2010 | |||
Thomas Anthony John Youngs (born 31 August 1979) is an English football assistant manager and a former forward.
Career
[edit]Tom Youngs was first scouted by Cambridge United's academy as a youngster, although he had not been interested in the game until he was eight years old.
He played for Cambridge, Northampton, Leyton Orient, Bury, Stafford Rangers, and other clubs.[2] As a Cambridge player, Youngs was the club's top scorer for two consecutive seasons, 2000 to 2002, netting in 26 goals.[3]
In 2011, while playing for Mildenhall Town, Youngs was forced to retire from active play following a serious hip injury that he suffered during a game against Wisbech Town,[4] which Mildenhall went on to win 9–0.[3] He remained with the club as assistant manager.
Personal life
[edit]At school, Youngs got A Levels in English, Mathematics, and French. While an active footballer, he obtained a degree in Sports Journalism from Staffordshire University.[3] Reportedly, his scholarly achievements inspired the chant, "Tom Youngs has got A Levels," while he was with Cambridge.[3]
In 2015, Youngs was diagnosed with multiple sclerosis.[3] In 2016, his autobiography was published.[5]
Tom is married to Chelle Youngs and they have two daughters, Orla and Hannah.[3]
Honours
[edit]Cambridge United
- Football League Trophy runner-up: 2001–02[6]
See also
[edit]References
[edit]- ^ a b c Hugman, Barry J., ed. (2003). The PFA Footballers' Who's Who 2003/2004. Queen Anne Press. p. 467. ISBN 1-85291-651-6.
- ^ Tom Youngs at Soccerbase
- ^ a b c d e f "Ex-Cambridge United striker on his battle with multiple sclerosis" by Craig Lewis & Phil Shepka, BBC Sport, 23 March 2017
- ^ "Youngs Blow for Mildenhall" by Steve Whitney, NonLeaguePitchero, 15 November 2011
- ^ Youngs, Tom. What Dreams are (Not Quite) Made of: No Fame, No Fortune, Just Football ... and Multiple Sclerosis; Vertical Editions; 6 August 2016; ISBN 978-1904091967
- ^ Fletcher, Paul (24 March 2002). "Blackpool lift LDV Vans Trophy". BBC Sport. Retrieved 18 March 2024.
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Categories:
- English men's footballers
- 1979 births
- Living people
- Footballers from Bury St Edmunds
- Cambridge United F.C. players
- Northampton Town F.C. players
- Leyton Orient F.C. players
- Bury F.C. players
- Stafford Rangers F.C. players
- Cambridge City F.C. players
- Mildenhall Town F.C. players
- Norwich United F.C. players
- Men's association football forwards
- English Football League players