Allan Youngson (born 29 September 1984), is a former professional

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who has played in the

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for

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. He is currently the co-manager of Dyce Juniors in the

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Career

Youngson joined

after a time in the youth system at

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, and made his debut for the club in the

against Hibernian in May 2004. A spell in the

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with

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was followed by stints in the

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and North Superleague with

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and Culter respectively. Youngson ended his playing career with a short spell at Dyce Juniors and he rejoined the club as co-manager with Ritchie Clark in December 2018.

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* * Living people 1984 births Scottish footballers Dundee F.C. players Peterhead F.C. players Inverurie Loco Works F.C. players Culter F.C. players Dyce Juniors F.C. players Scottish Premier League players Scottish Football League players Scottish Junior Football Association players Scottish football managers Association football midfielders Scottish Junior Football Association managers {{scotland-footy-midfielder-1980s-stub