Cecil Rodney Young (22 July 1925 — 18 March 1991) was an English

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who played as a

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Career

In 1948, Young signed for hometown club

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after being signed to

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as an amateur. Over the course of two years, Young made 18

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appearances for Bournemouth & Boscombe. Following his time at Bournemouth & Boscombe, Young signed for Chelmsford City.

References

1925 births 1991 deaths Men's association football wingers English footballers Footballers from Bournemouth Southampton F.C. players AFC Bournemouth players Chelmsford City F.C. players English Football League players {{England-footy-midfielder-1920s-stub