Arsenal have paid tribute to Willie Young, who has sadly passed away at the age of 73. The Gunners shared the heartbreaking news on Friday evening with a touching statement.

The club's official statement on X read: "We are saddened to learn of the passing of former player Willie Young. Making 236 appearances and winning the FA Cup in 1979, the Scottish defender was a cult hero at Highbury.

"Our thoughts are with his family and loved ones at this difficult time. Rest in peace, Willie."

Young kicked off his career in 1969 at Aberdeen before making the move to England in 1975. The defender signed for Tottenham Hotspur, where he netted four goals in 59 appearances.

He later transferred to Arsenal, where he scored 18 goals and provided five assists in 236 appearances. The Scotsman also had spells at Nottingham Forest, Norwich, Brighton, and Darlington before hanging up his boots in 1984, reports the Mirror.

He then moved to Arsenal in 1977, where he scored 18 goals and provided five assists in 236 appearances. Nottingham Forest forked out £175,000 for the Scotsman in 1981, dropping the curtain on his spell in north London.

Young went on to...