[1] A goalkeeper, Young began his career with spells at Whitburn and South Shields.

[2][3] Young transferred to Brentford in 1920 and played in the club's first ever Football League match on 28 August 1920,[1] which ended in a 3–0 defeat to fellow Third Division newcomers Exeter City.

[1] He left the club at the end of the 1924–25 season, after making 180 appearances for Brentford.

[1] Young was the club's record Football League appearance-maker until his total was overtaken by Jack Lane.

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