The local branch of the Manchester City supporters club have just appointed Carmen Young, widow of Citizens’ legend Neill Young, as president.
During an event held recently at Cactus Bar, Buġibba, Young presented the local supporters club with a framed photo of the City team which is signed by manager Roberto Mancini. The poster was given to Young by Manchester City.
Neill Young, who passed away in February, played in attack for Man. City between 1961 and 1972 alongside other club stalwarts like Colin Bell, Mike Summerbee and Francis Lee, under the leadership of Joe Mercer and Malcolm Allison.
Young scored more than 100 goals in over 400 appearances for the club, most notably the winner in the 1969 FA Cup final against Leicester City and the opening goal in a 2-1 win over Gornik Zabrze in the 1970 Cup Winners’ Cup final.