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Quintin Young

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Quintin Young (born 19 September 1947 in Irvine, Scotland) is a former professional footballer who played as a left winger. He began his career with Ayr United (1969–1971), making 67 league appearances and scoring 9 goals. He then moved to Coventry City (1971–1973), where he played 26 league games and scored 2 goals.

In 1973 he joined Rangers, staying until 1976 and making 82 league appearances with 28 goals. He played in the European Super Cup ties against Ajax Amsterdam, scoring in the second leg in Amsterdam, though Rangers lost 3-2 in that leg and 6-3 on aggregate. Young left Rangers after a disagreement with manager Jock Wallace and joined East Fife (1976–1980), adding 67 appearances and 9 goals.

Overall, Young made 242 league appearances and scored 48 goals in his senior career. He also earned one cap for Scotland Under-23s in 1971.


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